Gunman opens fire in Studio City

A gunman opened fire Friday afternoon in Studio City, prompting a massive police response. People sheltered in place in businesses as the investigation continued. Laurel Canyon and Ventura boulevards are closed.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

July 24, 2015 5:13 PM PT

A gunman was shot by police after opening fire in Studio City on Friday afternoon, prompting hundreds to shelter in place as officers investigated.

LAPD officers load a second explosive device onto a robot at scene of shooting on Ventura Blvd and Laurel Canyon Blvd in Studio City.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

LAPD SWAT officers walk toward shooting scene on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

LAPD on scene of shooting on Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards in Los Angeles on July 24.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Emergency responders survey the shooting scene and a suspicious package. Witnesses say the man fired two shots into the air and two shots toward ground as he sat on a bench or raised planter outside Union Bank.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

A crowd gathers near the scene of a shooting at Ventura Blvd and Laurel Canyon boulevard in Studio City.

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

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Gunman opens fire in Studio City

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