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Gunman sought following deadly shooting in downtown LA
By Karla Rendon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Police in Los Angeles are searching for a gunman following the fatal shooting of a man in downtown.
Officers were called to the intersection of San Pedro and 5th Streets on Friday just after 11 p.m. for a report of a shooting. There, a man estimated to be between the ages of 55 and 60 years ol...
Key takeaway There, a man estimated to be between the ages of 55 and 60 years old was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Police in Los Angeles are searching for a gunman following the fatal shooting of a man in downtown.
Officers were called to the intersection of San Pedro and 5th Streets on Friday just after 11 p.m. for a report of a shooting. There, a man estimated to be between the ages of 55 and 60 years ol...
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