Hollywood

One Killed, One Injured in Hollywood Shooting

Gunfire erupted during an argument Saturday afternoon on West Sunset Boulevard, police said.

Police at the scene of a shooting in Hollywood.
NBCLA

One person was killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Hollywood that apparently stemmed from a dispute over a handbag.

Police responded at about 2 p.m. to the 6500 block of West Sunset Boulevard. Shots were fired as about 10 to 15 people engaged in an argument that led to a fight in the street, police said.

One man died at the scene and another was hospitalized. Details about the wounded victim's condition were not immediately available. 

Two people were detained in connection with the shootings, police said. Several other people fled the scene.

Details about what led to the dispute over the handbag were not immediately available.

Traffic was backing up in the area due to the police investigation. 

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