Man fatally shot in Southern California found in middle of street

VAN NUYS, Calif. (KTLA) – An investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot in the street in Van Nuys early Sunday morning, officials announced.  

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 16100 block of Leadwell Street, at Woodley Avenue, on reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at around 5:30 a.m.  

At the scene, officials said police found the victim, described only as “a male, age unknown,” suffering from a single gunshot wound.  

Medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene and rushed the victim to the hospital where, despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.  

In video of the crime scene posted to the Citizen App, a portion of Leadwell Street could be seen cordoned off with yellow police tape while detectives presumably worked to gather evidence.  

Parked at the curb was at least one recreational vehicle with a dartboard attached to the front bumper that had its upper half covered by a heavily weathered tarp. On the sidewalk next to the RV, a ladder, a table and extension cords were strewn along the path.  

It’s unclear if the area was a homeless encampment or if the victim was possibly living in the RV.

Authorities said that, so far, no arrests have been made in the fatal shooting, nor was any description of possible suspect or suspects released.  

The identity of the deceased male is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact LAPD’s Operation Valley Bureau at 818-374-9550. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.