A tragic shooting incident at a park in Granada Hills has resulted in the death of a man and the injury of a 2-year-old child. The Los Angeles Police Department received reports about gunfire at the Granada Hills Community Center on Wednesday night.
When they arrived, officers discovered the lifeless body of a man believed to be around 30 years old. The victim’s identity has not yet been officially released. Additionally, a 2-year-old child was found with a gunshot wound and has been hospitalized in stable condition. The relationship between the child and the deceased man remains unclear. The shooter is still at large, and authorities have not determined a motive for the lethal shooting incident.
Late Thursday morning, a small memorial of flowers and candles had been placed in front of the community center as a tribute to the victim. A sign posted on the center’s doors announced the cancellation of all classes and sports for Thursday, with activities set to resume on Friday.
Residents of the neighborhood were shocked and dismayed by the shooting. Christian Palacios, who lives in an apartment complex across the street from the park with his two children, expressed his disbelief and stated that such incidents were unheard of in the area. Palacios was concerned for the safety of his 13-year-old son who frequently plays soccer at the park, admitting that he felt uneasy after the incident. His son, Julien, echoed his sentiments, expressing relief that he was not present during the shooting but acknowledging the sadness surrounding the loss of life and the injury to the 2-year-old child.