Police are investigating a murder and robbery in West Adams.
According to Los Angeles Police Department detectives, it happened around 6 p.m. near 2600 S. Harcourt Avenue.
They say the victim, a 32-year-old man, “was fleeing in his vehicle after being involved in a robbery” during which he and several passengers held the eventual suspect at gunpoint.
The 21-year-old shooting suspect chased the victim’s car and eventually crashed into the back of his car, police said.
“The victim’s vehicle left the road and struck a light pole,” an LAPD statement said. “Two passengers exited the victim’s vehicle and fired multiple shots at the suspect.”
They then ran away in an unknown car, police said.
“The suspect remained at the scene and waited for police to arrive,” the statement said.
The shooting victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he is not homeless.
Investigators are looking into whether the incident is gang-related.
No further information was provided.
