In the early hours of July 9, 2023, a tragic shooting occurred near the intersection of West Third Street and South Orlando Avenue in the Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:50 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered three male victims with gunshot wounds. Seventeen-year-old Zackary Dickson-Hislop was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other victims, another 17-year-old male and a 26-year-old male, were transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition.
The incident took place outside Berri's Cafe, a popular establishment known for its late operating hours, attracting patrons seeking late-night dining. Detective Sam Marullo of the LAPD's West Bureau Homicide Unit indicated that the shooting followed a dispute that began as the victims were leaving the cafe. The argument escalated on Orlando Avenue, just south of Third Street, culminating in the fatal shooting. Following the incident, numerous vehicles were seen fleeing the area. However, the surviving victims and potential witnesses have been uncooperative with law enforcement, hindering the progress of the investigation.
The suspect, described only as a male, was last observed fleeing southbound on Orlando Avenue. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released further details regarding the suspect's identity or the motive behind the shooting. The LAPD continues to urge anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in their efforts to bring the perpetrator to justice.
