At a Glance
- Fatal shooting near MacArthur Park on Friday night
- Two women, ages 35 and 40, shot; one died, one serious
- Incident occurred just before 6 p.m. at Bonnie Brae & Sixth Streets
- Why it matters: The Westlake community faces renewed safety concerns
A fatal shooting near MacArthur Park on Friday night left one woman dead and another seriously injured. The incident took place just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of Bonnie Brae Street and Sixth Street in the Westlake area.
Daniel J. Whitman reports for News Of Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 2026.
Incident Details
Police say the shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. near Bonnie Brae Street and Sixth Street. Two women, aged 35 and 40, were struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital. One later died, while the other remains in serious condition.
- Victim 1: 35-year-old woman, deceased
- Victim 2: 40-year-old woman, serious injury
Police Investigation
Investigators have not confirmed the motive or exact location of the shooting. Five yellow crime scene markers were visible on the westbound lane of Sixth Street. Video posted to the Citizen App shows the intersection crowded with onlookers across from a strip mall that was cordoned off with crime scene tape, with first responders in the distance.
- Crime scene markers
- Video evidence
- First responders visible
Key Takeaways
- One woman died, another seriously injured
- Shooting occurred near MacArthur Park at Bonnie Brae & Sixth Streets just before 6 p.m.
- Police still investigating motive and exact location
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about safety in the Westlake area as authorities continue to investigate.
