Two people were killed and five others injured while an informal car show was taking place
Police officers leave the scene of a shooting at Peck Park in San Pedro, California, Sunday, July 24, 2022 © AP / Ringo H.W. Chiu
A mass shooting left two people dead and at least five wounded in Los Angeles’ San Pedro neighborhood, while an informal car show attended by hundreds of people was taking place on Sunday afternoon.
Dozens of armed police officers responded to reports of gunfire at Peck Park around 3:50pm. According to the LA Police Department, it was not considered an ‘active shooter’ situation, but police had no suspects in custody as of 9pm on Sunday evening.
“We don’t know how many shooters we have at this point,” LAPD’s Capt. Kelly Muniz said, adding that investigators believe the shooting was sparked by a “dispute” between two parties. Several weapons were found at the scene.
Videos from the area show a massive police presence, as well as firefighters and paramedics carrying people away on stretchers. Some particularly disturbing clips circulating online showed a bloodied individual lying on the ground, motionless.
The @LAFD now confirms two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at Peck Park in #SanPedro today. The shooting took place near the park's baseball fields near a car show that was going on. No suspects have been identified or arrested yet. @CBSLApic.twitter.com/dJG0KZ8tbN
— John Schreiber (@johnschreiber) July 25, 2022
A total of seven people were rushed to a local hospital with gunshot wounds, four men and three women. Two of the victims succumbed to their injuries and is in a critical condition.
3 have been killed, 6 hurt at a car show at Peck Park in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/MGtgGrD7tb
— Joshua Jered (@Joshuajered) July 25, 2022
Authorities said there were about 500 people at the park when the shooting happened, many of whom were attending a car show. However, police could not immediately confirm whether the incident was related to the event. A fire department spokesman said it was not an officially organized event, but rather an improvised gathering of car owners to show off their rides.
Homicide detectives examine a parking lot at Peck Park cordoned off by yellow tape. pic.twitter.com/DKvmLcmWoP
— Eric Anthony Licas (@EricLicas) July 25, 2022
