3 people shot on Skid Row as suspect delivers grim message to victims before pulling the trigger
Three people were shot on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles after a gunman approached them and said, 'this is where I do business,' before opening fire, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred near Sixth Street and San Julian Street, with all victims transported to the hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled on foot and remains at large, with authorities still investigating whether the shooting was gang-related.
- ▪The shooting took place around 7 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street in Los Angeles.
- ▪The gunman reportedly said, 'this is where I do business,' before shooting two men and one woman.
- ▪All three victims were wounded but are in stable condition, and two are believed to be homeless.
- ▪The suspect fled northbound on foot and has not been apprehended, with no immediate description released by police.
- ▪Skid Row, a 50-block area, is known for high rates of homelessness, open-air drug markets, and frequent violent crime.
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Metro breaking 3 people shot on Skid Row as suspect delivers grim message to victims before pulling the trigger By Daniel Farr Published May 1, 2026, 12:44 a.m. ET A gunman delivered a haunting message, saying “this is where I do business” to a group of people in downtown Los Angeles before shooting them Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post.The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street, and the search continues for the suspect. Investigators said a man walked to the northeast corner of San Julian Street, made the statement, then fired multiple shots at two men and one woman. 3 Open-air drug markets for meth and fentanyl are prevalent, often fueled by violent street gangs.
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