Triple shooting at Dockweiler Beach sparks safety concerns

LOS ANGELES - At least three people were shot Friday evening during a series of fights involving what police estimated was between 500 and 1,000 people at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey.

Los Angeles Police Department officers were called after 8 p.m. to the beach regarding a shots fired call.

Leading up to the weekend, the party was being promoted across social media platforms, including TikTok.

The shooting left three teens hurt, two girls and a boy. Officials did not give specific conditions of the three teens shot.

SUGGESTED: 2 separate stabbings reported at or near LA Metro stations within hours

In addition to the LAPD, officers from Los Angeles Airport Police and the Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne police departments were called to create a skirmish line at Imperial Highway and Vista Del Mar and to assist with crowd control.

Fast-forward to Monday, the Playa del Rey communities did not have any partygoers at the beach. However, there were police presence at the beach ensuring there were no repeats of Friday night's violence.