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Police chase ends in gunfire in South Los Angeles, video shows
Newly-released video shows the intense moments during a police chase that was followed by gunfire in South Los Angeles.The incident happened Sept. 3 after officers responded to Estrella Avenue after receiving a call about a man who vandalized a car and pointed a gun at someone, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.When officers arrived, they say the suspect, identified as Bryan Rodriquez, threw a rock at the patrol vehicle and took off running."Moments later, Rodriguez stopped, faced the officers, and pointed what they believed to be a handgun in their direction," the department said in a press release.Rodriguez kept running and when officers caught up to him in their vehicle, they say he pointed something at them again, prompting them to open fire.Rodriguez was not struck and was eventually taken into custody for assault with a deadly weapon.The item he held in his hand ended up being a stun gun, authorities said.
Mother, father arrested in death of 3-month-old son in Porter Ranch
A mother and father were arrested Thursday in connection with the death of their 3-month-old son in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles police said.Eric Shannon Johnson, 35, and Jalyn Smith, 21, were booked into Van Nuys jail for murder with bail set at $2 million for each suspect, LAPD arrest records show.Shannon Johnson, 3 months old, died Sept. 10 at the hospital, according to the coroner's report. The baby was injured in the 20500 block of West Deer Grass Court. No details about the injury and what happened were released.Johnson and Smith are expected in court on Monday.
Illegal street takeover ends in fiery mess in San Fernando Valley
Multiple cars were burned to a crisp after an illegal street takeover in Pacoima early Saturday. Initial reports indicate that a multi-vehicle fire was reported in the area of Paxton Street and Foothill Boulevard shortly after 4:30 a.m. Responding police and fire units arrived at the scene to find at least three cars ablaze in the […]