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2 Men Wounded In Shooting Along LA's Skid Row

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Authorities were investigating the circumstances surrounding a double shooting on the streets of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred about 2:10 a.m. in the 600 block of Maple Street, police said.

According to authorities, a fight among six transients broke out resulting in two men shot.

One suffered a gunshot wound to the leg while the other was shot in the chest.

Both were expected to live, Sgt. Alvelais, watch commander for the Central Police Station, told CBS2/KCAL9.

No arrests have been made.

The suspect was described as a 6-foot-tall medium build Black male who was last seen wearing dark clothing.

Anyone was more information was urged to contact detectives at LAPD Central at (213) 972-1203.

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