Gunman fires into crowd during fireworks show at Venice boardwalk; 1 wounded

Saturday, April 8, 2017
VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man was shot and wounded Friday evening when a gunman fired into a crowd during a fireworks show on the Venice Beach boardwalk, authorities said.

Five males were being sought in connection with the incident, which was reported about 9:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Ocean Front Walk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Responding officers swarmed the boardwalk, where the victim was found conscious and breathing. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition, an LAPD spokesperson said.

Detailed descriptions of the suspects were not available.
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