Woman shot during argument with man in Van Nuys home; gunman on the run, police say
A shooting incident in Van Nuys has left a young woman hospitalized and authorities searching for the suspect, who remains at large.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers were dispatched shortly after midnight at approximately 12:13 a.m. on Saturday to reports of gunfire in the 8100 block of Langdon Avenue, near the busy intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and the 405 Freeway.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a woman in her 20s suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders quickly transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. Despite the severity of the situation, officials confirmed that her vital signs were stable, offering some reassurance amid the ongoing investigation.
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting occurred following a heated argument between the victim and a man believed to be in his 50s. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm and fired multiple shots at the woman before fleeing the scene. The exact motive behind the dispute remains unclear.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the relationship between the victim and the suspect. An LAPD spokesperson stated that investigators are still working to determine whether the two individuals knew each other, including reports suggesting the man may have been the victimβs roommate.
The suspect is currently being sought by police, and no description has been officially released as the investigation continues. Detectives are actively gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses in an effort to identify and locate the shooter.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact the LAPDβs Mission Station at 818-838-9800. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-8477 or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the early morning shooting.
