CRENSHAW, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two stabbings were reported near the Taste of Soul festival in the Crenshaw area Saturday as the Los Angeles Police Department issued a citywide tactical alert that remained in effect for several hours, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The first stabbing was reported at about 2:45 p.m. at the Taste of Soul festival near Crenshaw Boulevard and West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to police. Officials said a group of people became involved in a fight for reasons that remain unclear, and at least one person was stabbed.<\/p>\n
Police said both the victim and the group of suspects fled the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
A second stabbing was later reported near the event. The Los Angeles Fire Department said one person was transported to a hospital with possible stab wounds after officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4200 block of Crenshaw Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not said whether the two stabbings are related.<\/p>\n
Police also confirmed a call involving a large group of people came in at 5:34 p.m. near Crenshaw Boulevard and Stocker Street in Leimert Park. LAPD’s citywide tactical alert remained in effect for several hours Saturday evening but was later lifted just after 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Taste of Soul organizers said police activity occurred outside the festival grounds and did not disrupt the event.<\/p>\n
“Police activity happened on the outskirts of the event,” organizers said. The incidents “did not impact operations” and the event “ended as planned.”<\/p>\n
Authorities have not released additional details about either stabbing. The circumstances surrounding both incidents remain under investigation.<\/p>\n
This is a breaking news story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
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