2 killed, 8 injured at New Year’s Eve party in DTLA

2 killed, 8 injured at New Year's Eve party in DTLA

Two victims - a man and woman both in their 20s - died at the scene. Eight others were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

LOS ANGELES - Two people were shot to death and eight others were wounded in a fight that broke out during a New Year's Eve underground party at a commercial building in downtown Los Angeles.

The shooting happened at 12:53 a.m. at 2350 Porter St., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Officers responding to the scene heard several gunshots coming from the area near Porter Street and Santa Fe Avenue. That's where they saw a large crowd of people running away in different directions, officials said.

Officers found multiple victims on the street and sidewalk of Porter Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Mateo Street.

Two victims - a man and a woman - died at the scene. Eight others were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The victims were identified as Deven Whitaker, 24, and Miah Banks, 26.

An investigation revealed a dispute broke out during the party and shots were fired. At this stage of the investigation, authorities don't know how many suspects fired those shots, which ultimately hit 10 victims total, but they confirmed to FOX 11 that multiple suspects were involved.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Howarth, Los Angeles Police Department, Operations-Central Bureau Homicide, at (213) 996-4143. During nonbusiness hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527- 3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

Downtown LA Crime and Public Safety