At least six people were injured, including one hospitalized, after a bar fight escalated into a stabbing in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Incident Overview
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the violence broke out just before 5:15 p.m. in the 500 block of West 7th Street.
Victims were found in two separate locations nearby, indicating the situation spread beyond the initial scene.
Injuries Reported
- 1 person hospitalized with injuries consistent with a knife wound
- 5 others treated at the scene by paramedics
- The hospitalized victim’s condition has not been disclosed
How the Fight Escalated
Police say the incident began as a bar altercation that quickly turned violent:
- A man allegedly smashed a glass bottle over another person’s head
- A woman then reportedly armed herself with a knife
- She allegedly stabbed three individuals during the chaos
Police Response
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed:
- Two people were taken into custody
- No motive has been officially released
- The investigation remains ongoing
Authorities also urged the public to avoid the area near 7th Street and Flower Street during the initial response.