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Shooting at Progressive Home for the Elderly Leaves Three Staff Injured
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Timeline of Events
- September 21, 2026 – Police received a call reporting gunfire inside the lobby of Progressive Home for the Elderly, a senior-assisted-living facility on Denver Avenue near West 70th Street.
- Within two minutes – Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers arrived, found three wounded staff members in the lobby, and upgraded the incident to a possible active-shooter situation.
- Shortly thereafter – A systematic search of the six-story building located the suspect on a different floor; he was taken into custody without further incident.
Victims and Injuries
Three employees were shot: a Hispanic woman in her 40s, a Black woman in her 70s, and a Black man in his 60s. One victim was listed in critical condition while the other two were treated as stable, according to LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina. All three were transported to local hospitals. No residents of the facility, which houses more than 100 seniors, were injured (Marqueece Harris-Dawson).
Police Response
LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said officers entered the lobby within two minutes, provided immediate medical aid, and conducted a “systematic search” of the building. The suspect—a male employee in his 60s described as a custodian—was located on another floor and taken into custody without any shots being fired during the arrest. Detectives from the LAPD’s 77th Street area are investigating the motive and the legality of the firearm.
Official Statements & Responses
- He also confirmed that all victims and the suspect were staff members and that the investigation remains ongoing.
- Dorothy Mobley, caregiver at the facility, told local media that the shooter identified himself as a custodian, said “I’m tired of this,” and then opened fire. She described the incident as unexpected and noted that the suspect was otherwise “a nice guy” who “doesn’t bother anybody or anything.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Their action we absolutely believe prevented further injury or loss of life of this very, very precious population that we have here in our community,” — Marqueece Harris-Dawson, city council president
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Time of the shooting: Some outlets reported the incident occurred “around 10:50 a.m.” while others said it was “just before 11 a.m.”; a CBS report listed the call time as “around 1:50 a.m.”, creating a discrepancy in the exact timing.
- Victim ages: The New York Times described one female victim as being in her 70s, whereas the Los Angeles Times and other sources listed her as in her 60s. Both accounts agree on three staff members injured, but the precise ages differ.
- Suspect’s identity: All sources agree the shooter is a male employee in his 60s, but only the NY Times and BNO News identify him specifically as a custodian; other reports simply note he is an employee. No name or formal charges have been released, leaving the suspect’s exact role and legal status unclear.