A fitness influencer is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Los Angeles on Friday.
Miguel Angel Aguilar, owner of the gym chain known as Self Made Training, remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) after the incident, which happened in the 11400 block of North Thurston Circle, ABC 7 reported. Reported on sunday.
According to Los Angeles Police Department officials, just after 4 p.m., four suspects approached a 43-year-old man and demanded his property. At one point, someone fired shots at the man before the suspects fled.
“The suspect remains unknown; Aguilar is not identified by name in the police report,” the report noted.
in post On Saturday, the Self Made Family Inc. Instagram account posted:
It is with broken hearts that we share that Miguel was involved in a serious incident last night. He sustained gunshot wounds and is currently fighting bravely in the intensive care unit. Miguel is a beloved person and has been an inspiration to many for his strength, leadership, achievements, and resilience. We know he is surrounded by his family, friends and your love and support, and we are confident that he will get through this. We ask for your prayers, positive thoughts, and support for Miguel and his loved ones during this difficult time. We also ask that you respect the privacy of his friends and family during this time.
A neighbor caught the incident on his Ring camera said The suspects then apparently followed Aguilar to his home, according to ABC 7. The victim has a wife and two daughters, the station reported.
According to NBC Los Angeles, Aguilar Try The shooting occurred to protect a woman who was with them at the time of the shooting. The pair also appeared to be in possession of “valuable items.” During the investigation, police reportedly obtained the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle.
According to Breitbart News, Los Angeles police began warning people in March 2022 that wearing expensive jewelry in public could put them at risk of being robbed.
“In the past year, we have seen a significant increase in armed robberies involving victims wearing valuable jewelry in public places — anything that is conspicuous can make you a target,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.
