Body cam video released of shooting outside Valencia mall
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After the LASD deputy warned multiple times that she would open fire, the suspect, 50-year-old Christopher Lee Mercurio, tells her to shoot and appears to charge again, body cam video shows.

Andres Guardado death: Ex-LA County deputy who shot teen near Gardena will not be charged

The ex-Los Angeles County deputy who shot and killed 18-year-old Andres Guardado will not be facing charges from the 2020 incident. The DA's office explained despite autopsy showing Guardado being shot five times in the back, there were "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt."

Andres Guardado death: Ex-LA County deputy who shot teen near Gardena will not be charged
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The ex-Los Angeles County deputy who shot and killed 18-year-old Andres Guardado will not be facing charges from the 2020 incident. The DA's office explained despite autopsy showing Guardado being shot five times in the back, there were "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt."

Viral TikTok video shows tense arrest involving college student in South LA

LASD is investigating a "use-of-force" incident after three college students accused its deputies of racial profiling in South Los Angeles.

Two former LA County deputies charged for illegally detaining skateboarder

Two former LA County Sheriff’s deputies are facing federal charges alleging they violated the civil rights of a man at a skatepark by falsely imprisoning him and then obstructing justice to cover up the illegal detention.

Proposal to depopulate and decarcerate LA County jails draws backlash
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While the proposal was to be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors in Tuesday's meeting, Supervisor Hilda Solis announced Monday she was pulling the proposal from the agenda for consideration amid backlash from the public and concerns from shareholders.

Police chase alternatives exist, so why don't SoCal agencies use them?

From transmitters that can allow law enforcement to stop cars via satellite, to stick-on GPS trackers that can be launched from patrol cars, there are many technologies that can be used to avoid a police chase. But they're not in use in Southern California.

Valinda barricade standoff ends after 48 hours

Law enforcement says the suspect was actively shooting rounds at LA County deputies.

Preventable 'execution': Family of man shot by LASD sues county

Charlie Towns was shot and killed by LASD deputies in January after he's accused of stabbing multiple people in Altadena.

LASD must eliminate deputy gangs, special counsel says

At least a half dozen deputy gangs or cliques are currently active throughout the LA County Sheriff's Department and misbehavior by members has already cost taxpayers more than $55 million, according to a report issued Friday.

Kobe Bryant lawsuit: Vanessa Bryant settles with LA County for nearly $30M over leaked crash scene photos

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has wrapped up the settlement side of things in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over leaked helicopter crash scene photos.

Kobe Bryant lawsuit: Vanessa Bryant settles with LA County for nearly $30M over leaked crash scene photos
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Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has wrapped up the settlement side of things in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over leaked helicopter crash scene photos.

'Banditos' case: LA County seeks dismissal of LASD deputy gang claims

Lawyers for LA County are seeking dismissal of all claims made by eight sheriff's deputies who allege they were pressured to quit or leave the East LA Station by members of a clique of mostly Latino deputies known as the Banditos.

LASD Search and Rescue team returns from Turkey after devastating earthquake

Seven members from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue team reported to Turkey to help following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake.