Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition

Los Angeles: A 20-year-old Los Angeles man was seriously injured following a shooting in front of a Venice liquor store.

On July 7, 2007, at around 6:00 p.m., the victim was leaving the Lincoln Liquor Locker at Lincoln Boulevard and Zanja Street. Two suspects confronted him and his friends.

One suspect was armed with a handgun and shot the victim multiple times. The suspects left in a silver, possible Prius Toyota, parked nearby.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with grave injuries. He remains hospitalized in critical condition. There were no other parties injured.

This crime occurred during daylight hours, during a busy time of day, and on a heavily traveled street. Detective Lubreras said, "We believe that there are witnesses out there who have information that could help us solve this crime. We want them to know that they can call us and remain completely anonymous."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Pacific Homicide Detectives Joe Lumbreras or Kevin Ryenolds at 310-482-6343. After hours and on weekends, phone the 24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).