Crime & Safety
Person Shot in Redondo Beach; Suspects Sought
Officers responded to a theft from a vehicle early Friday morning that led to one person being hospitalized with non-fatal gunshot wounds.
REDONDO BEACH, CA — A person was shot and wounded in Redondo Beach Friday, and an investigation was underway.
Officers were sent to North Lucia Avenue at Agate Street about 5:25 a.m. on a report of a theft from a vehicle, according to the Redondo Beach Police Department.
"During the initial investigation, officers determined that the occupant(s) of a vehicle believed to be involved in the theft discharged a firearm at the driver of another vehicle in the area," police said in a statement. "One person involved in the incident was transported to a hospital to treat a gunshot wound that ... is not believed to be life-threatening."
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It was unclear if the wounded person was the driver of the other vehicle or someone else, and other details were not released by police.
The suspect vehicle, described only as a dark-colored passenger vehicle, was occupied by several males and sped off eastbound on 190th Street, police said. No arrests were reported.
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Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detective Nimmons at 310- 379-2477 ext. 2714, or send a text to 310-339-2362. Tips may also be sent anonymously via crimetips@redondo.org.
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