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2 people killed in shooting at party in Northridge, LAPD says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon and Danielle Smith , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Police responded to a report and arrived at the scene around 11:30 p. A large crowd was present, with estimates suggesting around 300 people.
A party turned violent, resulting in fatalities. Police responded to a report and arrived at the scene around 11:30 p.m. Gunshots rang out, and at least two people were shot. The circumstances leading up to the violence are unclear. A large crowd was present, with estimates suggesting around 300 people. The sound of gunshots was initially mistaken for something else.
Responding officers found two unresponsive individuals. Further details about the incident are available.
The incident is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: October 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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