A bystander captured images of the suspect as he fled south on Western Avenue. (photo courtesy of the LAPD)

Police are searching for a gunman who shot and injured a woman in Hollywood in mid-October and are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect. Investigators released photographs of the assailant, who is described as Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 5 five inches tall and 130-160 pounds.

The shooting occurred on Oct. 15 at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Hollywood Boulevard near Western Avenue. The female victim was in the process of renting an e-scooter when the suspect approached her and the two became involved in argument, police said. The suspect pulled out a handgun and fired several times at the woman before fleeing south on Western Avenue.

Police said the victim was struck by the gunfire and sustained “non-life-threatening” injuries. She was treated at a hospital and released.

A witness took photographs of the assailant as he was fleeing. After exhausting all leads, investigators released the images to the public on Nov. 21. Anyone who recognizes the man is urged to call Detective Greg Papik with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Division at (213)972-2971. During weekends and off-hours, call the LAPD’s hotline at (866)LAPD247.