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One dead following shooting near Skid Row

Los Angeles Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene of a reported shooting Thursday evening near Skid Row. 

The shooting was first reported at 9:10 p.m. on 5th Street and Wall Street.

According to an LAPD incident report, the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the neck. He was reported dead at the scene.

A potential suspect was reportedly seen fleeing from the scene in a four-door sedan. 

Witnesses detailed a man, standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall in the area where the shooting occurred, whom authorities believe may be related to the shooting. 

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