2 in custody after LASD pursuit in Compton area

Two people are in custody after leading LASD on a police chase through the Compton area. The driver was wanted for allegedly driving under the influence.

Coolio, icon of '90s rap known for 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies at 59

Coolio, the Grammy Award-winning rapper known for his chart-topping hit "Gangsta's Paradise," passed away at the age of 59.

2 men shot dead, woman injured in Compton shooting

Two men were shot dead and a woman was wounded during a shooting in Compton, authorities said Sunday.

4 arrested after downtown LA shooting leaves valet parking attendant wounded

Four suspects were arrested after a suspected gang-related shooting led to a police chase from downtown Los Angeles to Compton, the LAPD said.

Shooting suspects lead officers on pursuit from DTLA to Compton
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An investigation was underway after an innocent valet parking attendant was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting in downtown Los Angeles. The shooting suspects then led officers on a pursuit to Compton.

Serena Williams inspiring others to play tennis
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Serena Williams' legendary career may have possibly come to an end Friday, but Friday's U.S. Open loss didn't matter to the younger groups of tennis players inspired by Compton's own.

VIDEO: Street takeovers in Compton continue despite newly-installed Botts' Dotts

Street takeovers are continuing in Compton despite the recent installment of Botts' Dotts, which were put in place to deter such illegal activities.

Botts' Dotts in Compton not working
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The small yellow dots were recently installed at several intersections including Santa Fe Avenue and Compton Boulevard as well as Wilmington Avenue and Caldwell Street.

Street takeovers crackdown: Compton installs city's first set of Botts' Dotts

City officials said they will explore putting the dotts in other Compton intersections if they prove successful in deterring street takeovers.

Street takeovers crackdown: Compton installs city's first set of Botts' Dotts
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The small yellow dots were recently installed at several intersections including Santa Fe Avenue and Compton Boulevard as well as Wilmington Avenue and Caldwell Street.

Deputies shoot, wound suspected gunman in Compton
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A man is hospitalized Tuesday after being shot during a confrontation with deputies in Compton area.

Elderly man found dead in Compton

An elderly man was found dead in Compton Sunday morning. Deputies say one person is being detained, but haven't said if that person is a suspect.

Public’s help sought finding gunman in deadly Compton shooting

Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are continuing their investigation into the deadly shooting of a man in Compton earlier this month.

LASD looking for suspects into June shooting in Compton

Lawrence Bullock was found shot dead in Compton back on June 11. LASD is trying to determine who shot him.