2 people shot near downtown LA shopping plaza, police say

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two people were shot Monday night near a busy shopping plaza in downtown Los Angeles, police said.

The incident was reported just before 9 p.m. at the shopping center on Figueroa and 7th streets.

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When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Police said one of the victims may be a security guard at a business in the area. Both victims were taken to a local hospital and their conditions are unknown.

It’s unclear what prompted the shooting or whether gunfire erupted inside a business or outside of a business.

Police said a possible suspect, who was described only as a man with curly hair wearing a black coat and gray sweatpants, was last seen on Figueroa Street.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.