The Los Angeles Police Department is actively searching for an unidentified gunman following a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Artist Lounge in the San Fernando Valley. The incident took place shortly after 11 p.m. during a private promotional event for up-and-coming music artists. The venue is located near the California State University-Northridge campus. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were fatally shot at the scene. One victim has been identified as 18-year-old Jaydin Lewis, a student at Stoney Point High School who was planning to study marine biology. The second victim is a 19-year-old Hispanic female whose identity has not yet been released. Witnesses described a chaotic scene where the shooter fired multiple shots, hitting two people. One witness reported that the gunman aimed at one individual but missed, striking another person in the back. The Artist Lounge issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and emphasizing that private security was present but could not prevent the violence. The venue announced plans to host a vigil on Sunday, October 4, to honor the victims. The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division’s Valley Bureau Section is leading the investigation. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Residents with tips are asked to contact the department at 818-374-9550. The suspect remains at large, and authorities have not yet made an arrest. The families of the victims are pleading with the gunman to turn themselves in, seeking justice for their loved ones. The investigation is ongoing as detectives review evidence and interview witnesses.