Two people were killed and six others were wounded at a warehouse party in downtown Los Angeles early Monday, the latest incident to turn violent stemming from unsanctioned gatherings in the area, authorities said.

Two people were killed and six others wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Los Angeles, the US state of California, local authorities said. The incident occurred around 1 am (0800 GMT) on Monday, near 14th Place and Griffith Avenue, where several parties were underway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).