Man Wounded in Pasadena Car-to-Car Shooting

A man was wounded, but expected to survive, after he was shot multiple times in a car-to-car attack in Pasadena on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

The shooting took place about 5:45 p.m. in a residential neighborhood along Oakland Avenue, just north of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena police Lt. Anthony Burgess said.

A 20-year-old Altadena man was sitting in his car with his girlfriend when another vehicle drove up and someone from within opened fire, according to the lieutenant.

The man was struck three times, but none of the wounds were believed to be life-threatening, he said.

After being shot, the victim drove to a friend’s home in Pasadena, when was subsequently brought to a hospital, Burgess said. The victim’s girlfriend was not hurt.

Further details, including a description of the shooter or the involved vehicle, were not available.

Anyone with information can reach Pasadena police at (626) 744-4241. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.