Man Critically Injured in East Hollywood Carjacking, Shooting

A man was in critical condition early Thursday morning after he was shot during a carjacking in East Hollywood, police said.

The shooting was reported around 3:30 a.m. near Sunset and Hobart boulevards, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The victim was shot in the arm and the bullet ricocheted, hitting him in the chest. He was transported to a hospital where he was in an intensive care unit, according to the LAPD.

No arrests had been made in connection with the carjacking and shooting.

Detectives said they were looking for two men who took off with the victim's Toyota Prius. The men were in a light color Mercedes Benz when they approached the car. 

Whitney Irick contributed to this report.

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