1 hospitalized, 5 others injured in downtown LA after bar fight turns into stabbing, police say A bar fight in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a stabbing incident on Sunday afternoon, leaving one person hospitalized and five others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the 500 block of W. 7th Street, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters confirmed that the victims were found in two separate locations within the area. Los Angeles Fire Department officials told CBS Los Angeles that one individual was taken to a hospital with injuries consistent with a knife wound. The condition of the hospitalized person was not immediately disclosed. Five others were assessed by paramedics at the scene, though their injuries and current status were not specified. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to the incident or identified any suspects. Police stated that the stabbing followed a bar fight, during which a man reportedly smashed a glass bottle over another person’s head. A woman then allegedly armed herself with a knife and stabbed three individuals. Two people were taken into custody at the scene, though it remains unclear if they are connected to the incident. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division issued a warning to avoid the area near 7th Street and Flower Street as investigators worked to secure the scene. A large law enforcement presence was observed outside what appeared to be a restaurant in the vicinity, with crime scene tape surrounding the perimeter. The incident has prompted increased police activity in the downtown area, with officers conducting a thorough investigation.#los_angeles_police_department #los_angeles_fire_department #central_division #w_7th_street #flower_street
