Crime & Safety
Cyclist Shot In Silver Lake Drive-By
A 25-year-old man was wounded Tuesday night when he was shot while riding his bike.
LOS ANGELES, CA — A 25-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday morning with injuries he suffered in a shooting in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles.
Officers responded to the intersection of Hoover Street and Santa Monica Boulevard at 1:10 a.m. and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A preliminary investigation determined the victim was riding a bike when the suspect pulled alongside and fired one shot, striking the victim, police said.
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The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition, the LAPD said.
A detailed description of the suspect or suspect's vehicle was not immediately available.
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The name of the victim was not disclosed.
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