Police Saturday were investigating the shooting death of a woman in Hollywood, and searching for the gunman, who fled the scene in a vehicle, authorities said.
The shooting occurred at about 4 p.m. Friday in the 6000 block of Barton Avenue, near Santa Monica Boulevard and Gower Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The suspect, described as a man in his 60s, approached the woman, who was approximately 58 years old, and the two began to argue, police said. The argument escalated into a fight and the man fired a shot at the woman, they added.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the location in a vehicle headed eastbound on Barton, but police had no description of the vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the LAPD’s Hollywood station at 213-972-2971 or, during non-business hours or weekends, at 877-527-3247. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.