One person was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at a Los Angeles restaurant on Sunday, police confirmed.The incident occurred at an East Hollywood restaurant during a party connected with the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards to be presented Sunday evening to African Americans who have distinguished themselves in the music and entertainment industry.
According to CBS, one person died at the Monalizza restaurant on North Vermont Ave. and two others were taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The identities of those involved were not released and early Sunday morning the area was still cordoned off by police and pools of blood were visible on the ground, local media reported.
Los Angeles Police Department officials said that the shootout was the second violent incident linked with the BET awards.
On Saturday evening, a person was stabbed – but not seriously injured – at a pre-show party held at a Hollywood nightspot.
The 14th edition of the BET Awards was to begin at 5 p.m. at the Nokia Theatre and was to be hosted by comedian Chris Rock.
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