In the early morning hours of this August 4, 2025, a shooting at an unauthorized after-party in the industrial district of downtown Los Angeles left two people dead and six injured, according to the AP and local police sources.
The first police intervention occurred around 11:00 pm on Sunday, when officers dispersed a party with about 50 attendees and arrested a man for possession of a firearm. At approximately 1:00 am, authorities responded again after reports of gunshots. Upon returning, they found one man deceased at the scene and a 52-year-old woman who later died at the hospital. The remaining six victims were transported to medical facilities; their current condition has not been officially released.
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The meeting had been touted on social media as a celebration following the Hard Summer Music Festival, held at Hollywood Park in Inglewood.
It was neither an official event nor authorized by the festival organizers or the municipality.
This increases the concern about this type of celebrations outside the regulated circuit.
Warning from the authorities
Mayor Karen Bass condemned the shooting and assured that there will be no tolerance for violence in Los Angeles.
The six remaining victims were transported to medical centers
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He also announced the reinforcement of police operations and controls to prevent clandestine meetings in industrial areas.
Community interventionists have offered support to the families of the victims, while police continue to search for those responsible.
Increase in clandestine parties and risks
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Unauthorized parties have increased in the city, especially in empty warehouses and industrial buildings.
Among the factors favoring this proliferation are:
Lack of nighttime police presence in industrial areas
Lack of permits and municipal control
Rapid promotion through social networks
Community organizations have warned that this phenomenon not only implies risks of armed violence, but also problems of structural security and unsupervised alcohol or drug consumption.
For Hispanic residents, the recommendation is to avoid attending unauthorized events and to report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
In case of risk, call 911 or community hotlines immediately.
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