Woman wounded in West Whittier shooting


WEST WHITTIER >> A woman was wounded in a shooting in West Whittier late Thursday, officials said.
The shooting took place about 9:35 p.m. in the 8100 block of Broadway, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. A. Walters said.
Few details were available, as the victim did not appear to be cooperating with deputies, the sergeant said.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire when they encountered the victim, described in initial sheriff’s radio traffic as a woman in her mid-20s.
She was taken to a hospital for treatment, Walters said. An update on her condition was not available Thursday night.
No further information, including a suspect description, was available.
Anyone with information can reach the sheriff’s Pico Rivera Station at 562-949-2421. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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