3 people shot on Skid Row as suspect delivers grim message to victims before pulling the trigger

· California Post

A gunman delivered a haunting message, saying “this is where I do business” to a group of people in downtown Los Angeles before shooting them Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post.

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street and the search continues for the suspect.

Investigators said a man walked to the northeast corner of San Julian Street, made the statement, then fired multiple shots at two men and one woman.

Open-air drug markets for meth and fentanyl are prevalent, often fueled by violent street gangs.
Violent crimes in the Skid Row reporting districts occur four to six times a day, totaling roughly 30 to 40 per week.
Aggravated assaults frequently occur, often involving weapons like knives or blunt objects. Citizen

All three victims were wounded and taken to a hospital by paramedics.

Officers said their conditions were not known at the time, but authorities later confirmed the victims are in stable condition.

The suspect fled northbound on foot and remains at large. Police said they did not immediately have a description.

Two of the victims are believed to be homeless.

Authorities said it is still unclear whether the shooting was gang-related.

No information regarding a suspect was provided.