Witnesses told KSLA that they heard approximately five to 12 gunshots. One person died and two other individuals were injured as the Morris Jeff High School graduates filled out the parking lot area.

The family of the deceased victim identified the woman as 80-year-old Augustine Greenwood, according to KSLA.

NOPD Deputy Supt. Christopher Goodly didn’t reveal the ages of the two wounded males who sustained injuries that were not life threatening.

According to Goodly, the altercation was a “senseless act of violence” which started after two women engaged in an argument. The quarrel then escalated into gunfire, and Greenwood was hit as she walked to a car nearby.

“This unfortunate incident did not have to happen,” Goodly said.

He relayed to reporters that officers detained at least three people for questioning, but no one was formally arrested.

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