Shooting rocks ritzy bar beloved by Hollywood celebrities on Sunset Strip

Add The California Post on Google A man has been shot in the leg at an upscale Sunset Strip rooftop bar as deputies hunted for a suspect and motive. The shooting at celebrity hotspot Harriet’s Rooftop erupted around 8:55 p.m.

Sunday in the 8400 block of West Sunset Boulevard. Witnesses said the gunfire appeared to break out on the trendy ninth-floor lounge atop the 1 Hotel West Hollywood.

What Happened

A man was struck in the lower leg and rushed to a nearby hospital by Los Angeles County firefighters. His condition was not immediately known.

• Sheriff’s officials said they had not yet determined a motive.

• Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

• A second round quickly clarified the danger.

Key Details

One witness inside the bar said the first shot initially sounded like a champagne cork popping.

• Barker of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station told WEHOonline.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by New York Post as more details emerge