The fatal shooting of a man outside a tony West Los Angeles mall was possibly gang-related, police said Tuesday.
Officers called to the Westfield Century City mall late Monday night found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, a police statement said.
The man was taken to a hospital where he died. His identity was withheld pending notification of relatives.
Police said a dispute occurred between two separate groups inside a restaurant and a fight occurred between women.
A fight then occurred outside the restaurant, leading to the shooting. The suspected shooter left on foot.
Homicide detectives asked for public help in identifying the suspect.
Associated Press
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 22, 2020. Read the original PDF.