South Bay Shooting Victim Hospitalized With Critical Injuries

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was shot within the first two hours of 2024 in the South Bay, according to local law enforcement.

Manhattan Beach police responded to a report of a shooting at about 1:23 a.m. in the 1400 Block of 11th Street. When officers arrived, they found a man on the street who had a gunshot wound.

The man was transported to Harbor General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"This is not believed to be a random attack. although many of the circumstances remain unknown," the Manhattan Beach Police Department said in a statement.

No additional information about the victim's identity or the motive for the shooting was unknown. The investigation is ongoing, MBPD said.

Anyone who may have additional information was urged to contact Detective Hartnell at 310-802-5127.