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Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks in Downey; family speaks out
A family is speaking out after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer at his home in Downey.The incident happened Saturday night near Stewart and Gray Road after officers responded to a report of a "male subject causing a disturbance."Witnesses said the man was lighting fireworks in the backyard when he got into an argument with a neighbor.Witnesses said a man got into an argument with a neighbor, police were called and an officer-involved shooting occurred.The Downey Police Department said officers made several attempts to deescalate the situation but the man, identified as Alberto Arenas, pointed...
Metro bus evacuated after reports of armed man sleeping on bus
LOS ANGELES - A Metro bus in Glendale was evacuated after officials received reports of a man armed with a gun. Glendale Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Los Feliz Blvd. and San Fernando Blvd. around 9:45 a.m. According to law enforcement, a...
Infant Struck by Vehicle in Exposition Park
EXPOSITION PARK, LOS ANGELES, July 2 (KNN) — An infant in the roadway at an Exposition Park intersection was struck by a vehicle late Monday night. Officers… Read more "Infant Struck by Vehicle in Exposition Park">
Suspected robbers kill woman in Newport Beach, get arrested in South Gate after pursuit
Three men were arrested Tuesday afternoon after sparking a cross-county pursuit that started in Newport Beach, where they were suspected of killing an elderly woman during a robbery attempt at a shopping mall. The violent series of events began after 3:30 p.m. when the three men, one from Cypress and...
SoCal robbery victim intentionally rams into suspects' car, killing one of them, LAPD says
A man who was robbed decided to chase down the suspects and intentionally ram into their car, which ended up crashing in West Adams. One of the suspects died at the scene, officials said.It all started around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, when three men robbed a 21-year-old man near West Adams Boulevard and West View Street.The robbery victim decided to chase the suspects and intentionally rammed into their car, which lost control and slammed into a pole, said LAPD. One of the suspects, the 32-year-old driver of that vehicle, died at the scene.The two other suspected thieves fled on foot while firing at the robbery victim, according to LAPD. He was not hit.The 21-year-old remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.No arrests were made, and no further details were immediately available.
Woman found shot inside Mercedes near 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles; investigation underway
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found shot inside a Mercedes Tuesday evening near the 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles.Deputies responded to the area near Vermont Avenue and 115th Street near the 105 Freeway around 7:45 p.m.The video featured in the media player above is the ABC7 Los Angeles 24/7 streaming channelWhen they arrived, they found the woman inside the white Mercedes with several gunshot wounds. She was rushed to the hospital in an unknown condition. AIR7 was above the scene as the investigation was unfolding and captured the vehicle's front passenger window riddled with bullet holes.The front driver's side window was also shattered to pieces.Information regarding a suspect or suspects has not been released. It's also unclear if the shooting took place while she was on the freeway or on surface streets.Meanwhile, Vermont Avenue is closed to traffic. The incident remains under investigation.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
Los Angeles Kosher Bakery Owner Shoots & Kills Attacker in Self Defense
In the latest antisemitic attack on a Jewish-owned business, Sam’s Kosher Bakery in Los Angeles was the victim of a violent intrusion by a criminal. On Sunday afternoon a 52-year-old homeless man began attacking the frum bakery owner and his son. The owner of the bakery, who had a license to carry, shot and killed the perpetrator in what authorities have confirmed is “a case of self-defense.” After the recent anti-Israel mob in Los Angeles, the Jewish community is outraged by the increase in these incidents.
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