Westfield Century City Mall shooting: What happened in Los Angeles today?

One person was shot in the head at Westfield Mall in Century City, LA. No suspect info yet. A video from the mall shows heavy police presence at scene.

Updated on: Jul 9, 2025, 03:03:18 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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One person was reportedly shot at the Westfield Mall on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles' Century City on Tuesday, it was reported on the Citizen app based on a local police scanner. The victim was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head.

A video of the scene, shared in the Citizen app, showed a large police presence at the mall.

Some reports are claim that the victim suffered a self-inflicted gunshot in the parking lot of the mall. But, as of now, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have not provided information on a possible suspect or the circumstances of the shooting.

Additionally, no information is available on the present condition of the victim.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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