World News | Shooting in Los Angeles Area Injures 7 People Including 4 in Critical Condition, Police Say

Long Beach, May 5 (AP) A shooting in the Los Angeles area has left seven people injured, including four who were listed in critical condition.

Long Beach Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting around 11:15 pm Saturday in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard, the department said in a statement posted on social media.

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At least seven victims suffered gunshot wounds and were transported by emergency responders or self-transported to area hospitals.

In addition to the four critical victims, three people had injuries that were not life-threatening, police said.

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The suspect or suspects fled before officers arrived, and there was no immediate information about a possible motive for the shooting, police said. (AP)

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