Los Angeles, CA – Early Monday, August 4, 2025, in Downtown Los Angeles, two people lost their lives in a mass shooting that spanned multiple intersections, including 14th & Paloma, 15th & Compton, and Grand & Venice. The violence erupted just after 1 a.m., with officers responding to reports of gunfire near 14th Place and Paloma Street. One of the victims, 29‑year‑old Gregory DeRisso, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, a 52‑year‑old woman, managed to reach a hospital on her own but later died from her injuries. Authorities suspect the incident may be gang‑related. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to identify suspects and motives.
DC Law Group: Two Killed in Possible Gang‑Related Mass Shooting in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Early Monday, August 4, 2025 — A devastating mass shooting occurred near a warehouse in the 1100 block of 14th Place during a late-night gathering. Authorities initially dispersed the event after spotting a potentially armed individual inside and placing one person under arrest. But around 1:00 a.m., gunfire erupted outside after attendees returned. Two people—a man pronounced dead at the scene and a woman who later died at a hospital—were killed, and six others were wounded. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident as potentially gang-related, noting the use of an abandoned industrial warehouse as the venue. Witnesses described hearing as many as 100 shots, prompting panic and a stampede. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the “senseless violence,” calling for those responsible to be held accountable and reaffirming the city’s zero‑tolerance stance on illegal gatherings and gun violence
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