Man killed rapper Nipsey Hussle in 'heat of passion': Defense Attorney

During opening statements Wednesday, a defense attorney acknowledged that his client killed Hussle, but that bullets that hit others were accidental.

Jury to hear opening statements in Nipsey Hussle murder trial
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A 12-person panel that was sworn in Monday to hear the case of Eric Ronald Holder Jr. is due back in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom, along with six alternate jurors who were chosen Tuesday in case any of the original jurors have to be replaced during the trial.

VIDEO: Gunfire erupts during South LA street takeover

Spectators ran for cover after gunshots rang out during a street takeover in South Los Angeles overnight.

Woman arrested after stealing vehicle with child inside in Watts

A woman was arrested after police said she stole an SUV with a child in the back seat in South Los Angeles after the victim stopped to attend to a flat tire.

VIDEO: Man tries to evade authorities by 'hiding' on roof in South LA
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What was described as a search warrant turned into a chase after LAPD said a wanted suspect took off running and is now perched on a rooftop in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning.

Hundreds attend street takeovers in South LA overnight

Video shows hundreds of spectators attended a series of illegal street takeovers in South Los Angeles overnight.

Suspect in custody after slow-speed police chase across South LA

A suspect is in handcuffs after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a chase across South Los Angeles Tuesday evening. 

Lawsuit filed by family whose home was destroyed in LAPD's botched fireworks explosion

A family in South Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against the city, saying it hasn't fulfilled its promise to help them rebuild in the aftermath of LAPD's failed detonation of fireworks that nearly destroyed a neighborhood.

Alleged robbery suspects lead LAPD officers on chase

Officers are looking for two suspects who led them on a chase through parts of downtown and South LA.