LOS ANGELES, CA – A tragic shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles has left two people dead and eight others wounded. The incident occurred at a warehouse on Porter Street where the party was taking place, described as an “underground” event. The shooting took place around 1 a.m., prompting a swift response from the police.
Miah Banks, a 26-year-old hairstylist from Azusa, was one of the two individuals who lost their lives in the gunfire. Her friend, Lanise Harris, who was also at the party, recounted the harrowing experience of the shooting and its aftermath. Harris described taking cover on the floor with Banks and waiting for over half an hour for help to arrive. Tragically, Banks did not survive the attack, leaving behind a young daughter, Ami.
The distraught family of Miah Banks is struggling to come to terms with her untimely death. Her mother, Markesha Cummings, described her daughter as hardworking and dedicated to her profession. Banks’ sudden and violent death has left her family shattered, compounding their grief with the loss of a second family member to gun violence.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the family is left grappling with the devastating aftermath of the tragedy. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist the police in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators of this senseless act of violence.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence in our communities. As the family mourns the loss of their loved one, they are seeking justice and closure in the face of this senseless tragedy.
The shooting marks the first mass shooting of 2024, according to the Gun Violence Archive, underscoring the urgent need for efforts to address and prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future. The community is urged to support the authorities in their investigation and to come together in solidarity to prevent further tragedies like this one.