Argument leads to shooting of security guard in Hollywood grocery store

An investigation is underway after an argument led to the shooting of a security guard at a Pavilions grocery store Friday in Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 p.m. at a Pavilions off Melrose Avenue and Vine Street. It appears a loss prevention guard confronted a group of suspected shoplifters in the store, leading to an argument.

Those who were accused of shoplifting left the store then returned a short time later and shot the security guard, according to LAPD.

"We don’t have a whole lot of the details of what led up to it," LAPD Sgt. Timothy Pecina said. "I think mainly because the victim being the lost prevention was the one transported, so they’re kinda waiting to get a full story from him but sounds like shoplifting gone sideways."

Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. Authorities did not say if an arrest was made in connection with the shooting.

The investigation continues.