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West L.A. Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

Another shooting victim is believed to be in critical condition.

Two people were shot Friday, one fatally, in West Los Angeles, police said.

The shooting happened about 12:30 p.m. near La Cienega Boulevard and Guthrie Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD Officer Cleon Joseph said the victims, described only as males, were taken by a private vehicle to a hospital, where one of them died.

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The survivor was believed to be in critical condition. There have been no arrests.

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