Overview
- Officers responded around 5:15–5:30 p.m. to Zaya on the 500 block of West 7th Street after an argument tied to a winding-down party escalated into violence.
- LAPD reported at least four victims, including three transported after attacks involving a knife and a bottle and a fourth person with a neck laceration who left the scene.
- LAFD said one person was hospitalized and five others were evaluated or treated, highlighting inconsistent totals that remain under review.
- LAPD Central Division closed streets near 7th and Flower and warned of traffic delays as the scene was secured and the investigation continued.
- Zaya acknowledged the incident in a statement emphasizing guest and staff safety, while police have not released identities or a motive and said victims were in stable, non–life-threatening condition.