On May 11, 2024, 32-year-old William Lara was fatally shot in the Central-Alameda area of Los Angeles. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Alameda Street and Washington Boulevard. Lara was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 7:57 p.m.

The same attack also killed 24-year-old Amanda Gallegos, who was homeless and was pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim, a man in his 30s, was critically wounded and hospitalized. The Los Angeles Police Department says four male suspects opened fire, striking all three victims. As of December 26, 2024, no arrests have been reported and the LAPD continues to investigate.

If anyone has information about this shooting or saw activity near Alameda Street and Washington Boulevard that evening, please contact the LAPD at 877-LAPD-247.