Three teens, all believed to be 15 to 17 years old, were shot in the Pico-Union area of central Los Angeles Saturday night, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.
"I said 'I heard a shot' jokingly, and then we heard three more," Nick Dotson, a resident who lives nearby, said. "And then we kind of freaked out."
The shooting occurred at the intersection of 11th and S. Alvarado streets at 9:30 p.m.
Investigators said a man walked up to the boys, asked, "what's up?" and opened fire.
Police said the three boys were apparently "tagging" a wall when shots were fired.
The boys were expected to survive after suffering gunshot wounds to their legs.
LA City Fire officials also said it didn't appear that the injuries were life-threatening.
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Police were looking for more possible victims and said it may be gang related.
Residents said gang activity is not common in the area.
"It hasn't happened around here for maybe 10, 15 years," Jose Valazquez said. "It hasn't been like this for a long time."
