Pasadena Police Investigate Possible Shooting Near Robinson Park

Police are investigating reports of a gunshot and man seen limping near Robinson Park on Thursday night, officials said.

The incident unfolded about 7:35 p.m. in the 1100 block of North Fair Oaks Avenue, according to Pasadena police Lt. Anthony Burgess.

A witness called police to report hearing a “loud bang,” believed to be a gunshot, accompanied by the sound of a man screaming, he said. The witness reported then seeing a man walking with a limp, then falling to the ground.

When the witness asked the man if he was OK, he responded “I’m hurt,” got up, and continued on his way.

Police were looking into whether the man may have been the victim of an assault, or possibly shot himself by accident.

Anyone with information can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.