LOS ANGELES (Sept — Authorities have identified the man killed in a weekend shooting in Los Angeles’ Westlake District as 32-year-old Levern Hill, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Investigators say the incident began as a dispute between Hill and an unidentified suspect near 619 South Westlake Avenue, just steps from MacArthur Park, a busy area often crowded with commuters and pedestrians. The confrontation quickly escalated into gunfire around 4:12 p.m. Saturday, leaving Hill critically injured.
The suspect fled the scene on a scooter, police said. Emergency responders rushed Hill to a nearby hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that detectives are reviewing evidence and working to piece together the motive and sequence of events. At this time, no description of the shooter has been released.
Police are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the shooting to contact the LAPD Rampart Station at 213-484-3400 or the department’s central line at 877-527-3247 outside business hours. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
The killing has unsettled residents of the Westlake community, which has faced its share of violence in recent years. Law enforcement officials stressed that community cooperation is often critical in solving cases like this and ensuring justice for victims and their families.
As the investigation continues, Hill’s death adds to the toll of gun violence affecting Los Angeles neighborhoods. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to finding the suspect and holding them accountable, while the community mourns the loss of another life cut short by senseless violence.
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