The Los Angeles Police Department is currently conducting an active manhunt for an unidentified male suspect who is at large following a deadly shooting incident. The attack occurred on Friday night, October 2, 2026, at the Artist Lounge, an event space located within a strip mall near California State University, Northridge, in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Northridge, California. According to police reports, the suspect opened fire on a private party attended by dozens of young people, resulting in the deaths of two victims. The victims, described as a young man and a woman, were both between the ages of 18 and 25. Their identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe a third person may have been wounded in the incident, but this individual has not yet been located. Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene where the shooter allegedly pulled a weapon from his waist and fired multiple shots. Cellphone video captured from the scene shows witnesses ducking for cover and scrambling to escape as gunshots rang out. Upon arrival, officers had just instructed party organizers to shut down the event when the shooting began. The LAPD has detained and searched dozens of attendees in connection with the investigation. Authorities characterize the shooting as an isolated attack and are urging the public to remain vigilant. The community is mourning the loss, with a prayer vigil scheduled for Sunday evening at the venue. Families of the victims are being supported through a GoFundMe campaign established by the venue owner. The suspect remains at large, and police are seeking information from the public to aid in the ongoing search.