Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Two Killed in Shooting Near Northridge University Campus
A shooting happened at a shopping center near a university in Los Angeles.
It took place late Friday night.
At least two people, a man and a woman, died.
Police say the victims were believed to be between 18 and 25 years old.
Officers had gone to the area after reports of a large gathering.
They heard gunshots when they arrived.
Dozens of people were detained outside a building, and many had reportedly been in a nearby lounge.
Police were still investigating and looking for another possible victim.
At least two people were killed in a shooting at University Plaza, a shopping center near California State University, Northridge.
The shooting happened shortly after 11 p.m. Friday, according to reports.
Police responded to reports of a large gathering and heard gunshots when they arrived.
Dozens of people were detained outside a building at the plaza; many had reportedly been inside a nearby lounge.
Police described the victims as a man and a woman believed to be 18 to 25 years old, and said they were searching for another possible victim.
- Who
- At least two victims, described by police as a man and a woman believed to be 18 to 25 years old; dozens of people were detained.
- What
- A shooting left at least two people dead, and police detained dozens of people.
- When
- Friday night, shortly after 11 p.m.; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- University Plaza, about one block from California State University, Northridge, in Los Angeles.
- Why
- The articles do not state a motive.
- Deaths
- At least two
- Victims described as
- A man and a woman believed to be 18 to 25 years old
- Location
- University Plaza, a shopping center near California State University, Northridge
- Approximate time
- Shortly after 11 p.m. Friday
- Detentions
- Dozens of people were detained outside a building at the plaza
- Investigation
- Police were investigating inside the venue and in the surrounding area, and searching for another possible victim
