Victim Wounded in Shooting While Inside Vehicle

Commerce, Los Angeles County, CA: A victim was wounded in a shooting while inside a vehicle late Friday night in the city of Commerce.

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a Dec. 16, 11:00 p.m. call for a gunshot victim on South Atlantic Boulevard and Telegraph Road.

Upon arrival, deputies and firefighters reported one victim inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The victim appeared to have been seated in the back behind the driver, and at least one bullet hole was observed in the back passenger door.

The patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in unknown condition.

It was unclear at the time of this report if the shooting occurred on or off the nearby 5 Freeway. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.

Video: Michael Ullo, Photojournalist / KNN