8 Shot, 2 Dead After Warehouse Party Shut Down in Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown LA Shooting Incident

• 🚨 Eight people were shot following a warehouse party in downtown Los Angeles, with two fatalities.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Monday in the area of East 14th Place and Paloma Street, an industrial zone near the 10 Freeway.

Initial Police Response and Escalation

• 👮 Officers initially shut down the party, which had an estimated 50 to 60 attendees, after observing a possible armed individual.
• ⚠️ One person was detained for firearm possession during this initial response.
• 💥 Approximately two hours later, police returned to the same area in response to a shots fired radio call.

Victims and Injuries

• 💔 Gregory Deriso, a 29-year-old father of three, was confirmed as one of the deceased, dying at the scene.
• 🏥 A woman also died at a California hospital, where some of the injured were taken.
• 🤕 Of the six injured, at least one was undergoing surgery, and two remained in critical condition.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have been present at the party or witnessed the events.
• 🕵️ There is currently no information available on a suspect or suspects.