Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton
Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.
Both LASD deputies shot in Compton ambush released from hospital; manhunt continues for suspect
The female deputy who was shot in Compton on Sept. 12 has been released from a hospital, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reports. The male deputy was released from a hospital on Wednesday.
Deputy sues LA County, claims LASD failed to protect him from alleged Compton Station gang
A deputy at the Compton Sheriff's Station is suing Los Angeles County, alleging the department put his life in danger when he reported the activities of an alleged deputy gang known as "The Executioners."
Trump calls California deputies injured in ambush shooting
The two deputies injured during an ambush shooting in California on Sept. 12, received a call from President Donald Trump last week as they were recovering in the hospital, according to authorities.
Reward soars for information leading to gunman who shot two LA County deputies
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who opened fire on two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at a Compton rail station has soared to $640,000, and more than $800,000 has been donated toward their medical care, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Thursday.
Suspect in custody after hours-long standoff in Lynwood
A suspect is in custody in Lynwood after a standoff connected to a carjacking in the city, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which added the suspect was not immediately connected to the shooting of two deputies in Compton on Saturday.
Compton pastor calls for gunman in ambush of deputies to turn himself in
"I believe they need to surrender," says pastor Jack Wilson of Compton's Solid Rock Mission Church. The pastor, who's made it his mission to feed his community during the coronavirus pandemic, is calling on the gunman who ambushed two L.A. County Sheriff's deputies to turn himself in.
LA Deputy Sheriffs President: 'We’re going to keep looking until we find you'
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff's President Ronald Hernandez was at Saint Francis Medical Center in Lynwood Monday to show his support for the two new deputies recovering after Saturday’s ambush in their patrol vehicle.
Crowd gathers outside hospital, chants 'We hope they die' after 2 LA County deputies were shot
As two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies fight for their lives after being shot, a crowd of protesters gathered outside the hospital chanting “we hope they die”.
'They were ambushed by a coward': LA County Sheriff Villanueva provides update on deputies shot in Compton
On Monday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva spoke on Good Day LA after two deputies continue to recover after being ambushed and riddled with bullets over the weekend. A manhunt is underway for the gunman and authorities are offering a $100,000 reward in the investigation.
Compton neighbors react to deadly shooting
A deputy-involved shooting in Compton turned deadly Thursday morning.
Suspect killed after deputies reportedly return fire in Compton shooting
A suspect was killed by deputies on Thursday morning during the execution of a search warrant in Compton, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
LASD whistleblower claims deputy who shot Andres Guardado wanted to join alleged law enforcement gang
An LA County Sheriff’s whistleblower claims the deputy who shot 18-year-old Andres Guardado was trying to get into the alleged law enforcement gang known as 'The Executioners.'
17-year-old charged with murder in shooting death of rising basketball star in South LA
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a South Los Angeles basketball phenom was shot and killed in late July.
“I’m totally excited," Resident in joy after broken sidewalk in Compton fixed after nearly 3 years
“I shouldn’t have to look at this every day and worry about the next person falling,” says Compton Resident Tamika Ellis.
Compton implements $500 fine for second offenders who fail to wear face covering in public
The city of Compton will require people to wear face coverings in public to guard against further spread of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.
Court rules in favor of children of Compton man killed in confrontation with LASD deputies
The California Supreme Court Monday upheld an $8 million verdict awarded to the five children of a 29-year-old Black man who the plaintiffs alleged was beaten and killed by a knee-on-neck maneuver by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in Compton in 2012.
Compton community mourns 14-year-old basketball phenom killed in South LA shooting
A community was left devastated after a 14-year-old basketball phenom was shot in killed in South Los Angeles.
City of Compton asking for state and federal investigations into the city's sheriff's station
“We deserve better, not because we pay them a lot of money, let alone that we expect professionalism, but because that is not the way you treat decent, law-abiding, human beings..” said one of several well known Compton residents who described interactions with LA County sheriff deputies.
Los Angeles deputy says colleagues are part of violent gang called 'The Executioners'
A violent gang of Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies who call themselves "The Executioners" control a patrol station in Compton through force, threats, work slowdowns and acts of revenge against those who speak out, a deputy alleges in a legal claim.