Woman killed in gang-related shooting near Venice Beach Boardwalk, LAPD says

A woman was fatally shot near the Venice Beach Boardwalk, prompting an investigation by LAPD.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Woman fatally shot near Venice Beach Boardwalk
A woman was killed in a gang-related shooting near the Venice Beach Boardwalk, prompting an investigation by LAPD.

VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A woman was killed in a gang-related shooting near the Venice Beach Boardwalk Tuesday evening, prompting an investigation by Los Angeles police.

LAPD says the shooting occurred in the area of Ocean Front Walk and 17th Avenue, steps away from the department's substation, shortly before 5:30 p.m.

Police said the shooting was gang-related, but did not provide more details.

The woman was found unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment, but she later died.

Four male suspects were seen fleeing the location, according to LAPD.

Detectives will be looking at surveillance video from nearby buildings as they search for clues.

There have been no arrests at the moment.