Woman Dies After Shooting in Hawthorne
A 54-year-old woman died after a shooting Sunday morning, November 10, in Hawthorne.
Incident Details
Officers responded around 11 a.m. to a shooting near the intersection of Doty Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, according to Lt. Shawn Shimono, a spokesperson for the Hawthorne Police Department.
Callers told police that the suspect first stayed on scene after shooting the woman but later dropped their firearm and walked away.
Police Response
When police arrived, they found the woman with several gunshot wounds to her upper body. Los Angeles County Fire officials pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Officers also saw a man who matched the suspect description walking away from the scene on Doty, police said.
Arrest and Investigation
Police detained the man, 49, without incident, and eyewitnesses told them he was the person who shot the woman, police said. He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The investigation is ongoing. Police have not publicly identified the victim.
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Conclusion
The shooting in Hawthorne has left the community in shock and mourning. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify the victim and bring the perpetrator to justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the shooting?
A: A 54-year-old woman was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Q: Who is the suspect?
A: A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held without bail.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify the victim and gather evidence.
Q: Has the victim been identified?
A: No, the police have not publicly identified the victim.
