An incident unfolded in Pasadena on Friday night, resulting in five individuals being shot following a confrontation. The unsettling episode took place in the 100 block of East Orange Grove Boulevard around 7:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Pasadena Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers were met with the distressing sight of five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Four of the victims were promptly rushed to a hospital for medical attention, while the fifth person sought medical aid independently without the need for an ambulance.
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Pasadena Police Department Lt. Monica Cuellar revealed that the unfortunate incident appeared to have originated from a dispute that escalated into gunfire. Details surrounding the exact nature of the altercation remain sparse, and no immediate description of the shooter has been provided.
Local authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
As of Friday night, no arrests have been made in connection to the incident, leaving the community on edge as they await further developments from law enforcement.