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Deadly Shooting Outside Los Angeles Mall Leaves One Woman Dead

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting outside Selecto Plaza Mall in the Westlake District of Los Angeles left a 35-year-old woman dead.
The other victim, a 40-year-old woman, was critically injured and transported to a hospital.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday.
Police are investigating the motive.
Authorities have not confirmed details leading up to the shooting.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 Los Angeles riots erupted after a jury acquitted four LAPD officers in the brutal beating of Rodney King, igniting long-standing racial tensions exacerbated by economic disparities and the 1991 killing of Latasha Harlins. Over six days, 63 people died, and damages exceeded $1 billion, highlighting systemic issues in a city marked by poverty and police brutality, particularly in marginalized communities.

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Story summary

A shooting outside Selecto Plaza Mall in the Westlake District of Los Angeles left a 35-year-old woman dead.
The other victim, a 40-year-old woman, was critically injured and transported to a hospital.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday.
Police are investigating the motive.
Authorities have not confirmed details leading up to the shooting.

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