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Canoga Park shooting leaves pregnant woman in critical condition, another woman injured
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mekahlo Medina and Génesis Miranda Miramontes , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victims, both 22 years old, have not been named. A violent incident has resulted in two women being injured, one of them pregnant and in critical condition.
A violent incident has resulted in two women being injured, one of them pregnant and in critical condition. The incident occurred near an apartment complex. Five people were inside a parked vehicle when gunfire erupted, striking the two women.
Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the shooting. A person was taken into custody but later released after being cleared of suspicion. The victims, both 22 years old, have not been named.
Further information about the incident can be found through official channels.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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