Mass Shooting Kills Two, Injures Six in Downtown Los Angeles

A mass shooting occurred early Monday morning in downtown Los Angeles during an after-party reportedly linked to the Hard Summer music festival, leaving two people dead and six others injured. Police initially shut down a large party at the location around 11 p.m. Sunday after arresting a person for firearm possession, but returned around 1 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found eight victims with gunshot wounds; one man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman later died at the hospital. The victims' ages range from 26 to 62, and among the injured, some remain in critical condition. Authorities have not identified any suspects or motives and have not ruled out multiple shooters; the investigation is ongoing. Despite California's extensive gun control laws, including bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the state continues to experience significant gun violence incidents.