LAPD: Man with 'sharp metal object' shot, killed after approaching officers in South LA
The suspect, who officials say was carrying a foot-long "sharp metal object," was shot by police gunfire after refusing to drop the weapon as he approached officers at the scene.
The suspect, who officials say was carrying a foot-long "sharp metal object," was shot by police gunfire after refusing to drop the weapon as he approached officers at the scene.
83-year-old South LA man needed several surgeries after being mauled by 2 pit bulls
An 83-year-old man has a long road to recovering after two dogs attacked him outside his South LA home, damaging the tendons and nerves in his hand.
An 83-year-old man has a long road to recovering after two dogs attacked him outside his South LA home, damaging the tendons and nerves in his hand.
South LA intersection shut down after shooting
A shooting is under investigation in South Los Angeles.
A shooting is under investigation in South Los Angeles.
Homicide investigation underway after RV fire in Exposition Park
A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a burning RV in South Los Angeles late Monday night, officials said.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a burning RV in South Los Angeles late Monday night, officials said.
Teen motorcyclist killed after crashing into railroad crossing gate
A passenger was also critically injured in the crash.
A passenger was also critically injured in the crash.
Homicide investigation underway after RV fire in Exposition Park
Witnesses told authorities they saw the suspect throw something into the RV before it went up in flames.
Witnesses told authorities they saw the suspect throw something into the RV before it went up in flames.
Felon charged with murder in shooting death of USC security guard
A 31-year-old felon was charged Friday with murder in the shooting death of a USC security guard earlier this week at an off-campus student housing complex.
A 31-year-old felon was charged Friday with murder in the shooting death of a USC security guard earlier this week at an off-campus student housing complex.
Man shot to death outside LAPD station in South Los Angeles
A man is in custody after another man was found shot to death outside a Los Angeles Police Department station in South Los Angeles overnight, officials said.
A man is in custody after another man was found shot to death outside a Los Angeles Police Department station in South Los Angeles overnight, officials said.
'It’s the love she had for the community': Vigil held for mother killed during hit-and-run on Christmas Eve
Up to 200 people gathered for a vigil to honor Trina Newman-Townsend, a mother and community activist, who was killed during a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.
Up to 200 people gathered for a vigil to honor Trina Newman-Townsend, a mother and community activist, who was killed during a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.
South LA hit-and-run: Vigil held for beloved community activist
The South Los Angeles community held a vigil to remember a beloved grandmother, who loved ones say was an activist.
The South Los Angeles community held a vigil to remember a beloved grandmother, who loved ones say was an activist.
Security guard killed outside USC upscale off-campus student apartments
The security officer is survived by his 13-year-old daughter.
The security officer is survived by his 13-year-old daughter.
Security guard shot, killed near USC campus in South LA
Investigators said the security guard was not armed.
Investigators said the security guard was not armed.
Nursing student hit, killed by driver doing donuts during LA street takeover
Elyzza Guajaca was described by family as someone "who loved big." She was killed after she was hit at a street takeover in South Los Angeles on Christmas.
Elyzza Guajaca was described by family as someone "who loved big." She was killed after she was hit at a street takeover in South Los Angeles on Christmas.
South LA pedestrian hit and killed by 2 vehicles: LAPD
A man was killed after he was hit by two hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles Monday night, officials said.
A man was killed after he was hit by two hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles Monday night, officials said.
Parade, festival in South LA mark start of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa begins Monday night. The holiday was created in 1966.
Kwanzaa begins Monday night. The holiday was created in 1966.
Christmas Eve hit-and-run: South LA community activist killed in front of her kids
Trina Newman-Townsend was killed by a hit-and-run driver shortly after she was giving out gifts at a toy donation event in South Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.
Trina Newman-Townsend was killed by a hit-and-run driver shortly after she was giving out gifts at a toy donation event in South Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve hit-and-run: Community activist killed in front of her kids
Trina Newman-Townsend was killed by a hit-and-run driver shortly after she was giving out gifts at a toy donation event in South Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.
Trina Newman-Townsend was killed by a hit-and-run driver shortly after she was giving out gifts at a toy donation event in South Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.
Man seen on camera exposing himself in front of young girls at South LA laundromat
The LA County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation after a man was seen on camera exposing himself to two little girls at a laundromat in South LA.
The LA County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation after a man was seen on camera exposing himself to two little girls at a laundromat in South LA.
Mark Ridley-Thomas’ attorneys file suit settlement notice
The accord comes after the City Council on Dec. 7 voted to reinstate both his salary and benefits and pay Ridley-Thomas a total of $364,573.
The accord comes after the City Council on Dec. 7 voted to reinstate both his salary and benefits and pay Ridley-Thomas a total of $364,573.
Sentencing for Nipsey Hussle’s murderer postponed once again
A judge Monday rejected a defense bid to have a first-degree murder conviction reduced to second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter for the man who fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle.
A judge Monday rejected a defense bid to have a first-degree murder conviction reduced to second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter for the man who fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle.