Two Killed, Six Wounded In LA After-Party Shooting; Police Investigation Underway

Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 23:59 IST

The identities of the deceased have not yet been fully released by police.

The party was promoted online as an “unofficial after-party” for the Hard Summer festival (Representative Image)

Two people were killed and six others left injured in a shooting that occurred during an after-party in downtown Los Angeles overnight on Sunday. According to KTLA, the Los Angeles Police Department stated that the incident took place around 1 am on August 4.

Authorities confirmed that the gunfire broke out near 14th Place and Griffith Avenue, an area reportedly hosting multiple parties at the time. Police had already patrolled the location earlier in the evening, around 11 pm, after observing an individual entering an unauthorised gathering. The LAPD said they cleared out the event, which had more than 50 people present. During that sweep, one attendee was arrested for carrying a firearm.

Despite this intervention, officers were called back to the same venue following a radio alert about shots being fired. When they arrived, they found that eight individuals had been struck by gunfire. Two victims succumbed to their injuries, while six others were left wounded. One of the surviving victims is in critical condition, according to an LAPD spokesperson speaking with KTLA 5.

“It was pretty clear and loud… You knew that if those bullets landed in somebody, that they weren’t walking away from the situation," said local resident Tyrone Laney in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been fully released by police. However, officials confirmed that the victims included a man and a 52-year-old woman. One died at the scene, while the other was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. Some of the injured victims were admitted to California Hospital Medical Center for treatment.

One of the victims has been identified as 29-year-old Gregory Derisso, according to his father, Judner Derisso. He described Gregory as a dedicated music producer and the father of three young children, all under the age of five.

As reported by the Los Angeles Times, the party was promoted online as an “unofficial after-party" for the Hard Summer festival and featured house and techno music. An Instagram post advertising the event reportedly listed the names of DJs scheduled to perform.

No arrests have been made so far. Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.

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