Woman critically injured in Inglewood shooting, apparent robbery attempt

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A woman sustained potentially life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Inglewood on Christmas Day, police said.

The incident happened around 1 p.m. near 104th Street and Yukon Avenue.

According to Inglewood police, preliminary information indicates that the victim was in a physical fight with a woman over a purse. During the struggle, the suspect shot the victim multiple times, at least once in the face, and then fled the scene in a dark vehicle that was driven away by a man.

The suspect was described as a woman who appeared to be in her 30s. The suspect vehicle may be a late 1990s black Toyota or Nissan sedan, authorities said.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-5240 or the anonymous hotline number 888-412-7463.