Man wounded in West Hollywood shooting, suspect still at large

Los Angeles County deputies continue search for alleged gunman after incident on Norton Avenue

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:54pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent bullet casing on the ground, reflecting a harsh, direct flash of light that creates a stark, gritty, and investigative visual aesthetic.A stark, close-up view of physical evidence from a recent West Hollywood shooting exposes the gritty reality of gun violence in the community.Los Angeles Today

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon, and Los Angeles County deputies are still searching for the alleged gunman. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. in the 7900 block of Norton Avenue, with the victim taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain ongoing concerns in the West Hollywood area, with this latest incident coming just days after another shooting about a mile away where a woman was wounded on a balcony. Authorities are working to determine if the two incidents are connected as part of their investigations.

The details

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, an unknown number of rounds were fired at the location on Norton Avenue, but no additional gunshot victims were found. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, but the alleged gunman remains at large as deputies continue their search.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Last Friday, about a mile away in the 1000 block of N. Vista Street, a woman standing on a balcony was also shot by an unknown gunman.

The players

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and searching for the alleged gunman.

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What’s next

Investigators have not indicated any connection between the two recent shooting incidents in West Hollywood, but they continue to search for the alleged gunman in Wednesday's incident on Norton Avenue.

The takeaway

This latest shooting highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the West Hollywood area, underscoring the need for continued law enforcement efforts and community engagement to address these issues.