Report of possible shooting near Metro train station in Culver City: LAFD

The Los Angeles Fire Department said first responders were called to a Metro E Line train station in the Culver City area following a report of a shooting Friday.

The alleged incident was reported some time before 7:30 p.m. on the 5660 block of Jefferson Boulevard. There, NewsChopper 4 captured several police officers blocking off access to the train station as they investigated the scene.As a result, Metro warned passengers that its E Line trains would be turning back from its Culver City and La Brea stations due to police activity at its Expo/La Cienega Station. A shuttle will replace service in the area until further notice.

Law enforcement did not elaborate on the matter of the incident. It has not been confirmed if the incident occurred on the train or at the station.It is unclear if any arrests have been made in connection with the response.Friday's response comes as the city experiences an uptick in violent crimes on Metro buses and trains.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.

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