A 21-year-old USC student was found critically injured Tuesday night inside her downtown Los Angeles apartment. Los Angeles police say she was the victim of an apparent assault.
The young woman was found around 10 p.m. in a luxury apartment building in the 1200 block of Hill Street. She was taken to a hospital, where she was listed in critical condition, according to Los Angeles Police Capt. Kelly Muniz.
The incident is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. Law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation said the woman's parents had become concerned after not hearing from her. She was discovered by a family member who had gone to check on her. The sources, who were not allowed to speak publicly about the investigation, described the woman as having a head injury and suffering from trauma.
Investigators are conducting a forensic review of the apartment, as well as speaking to neighbors and checking video security systems in the area.
Authorities did not say whether there were signs of forced entry.
The building was described as a modern, secure apartment complex where a one-bedroom unit rents for $2,600 a month.
Anyone with information related to the attack is asked to contact detectives at (213) 996-4104 or (213) 996-4150.
