Azusa
Coverage of Azusa in the Nexus archive.
- LASD releases video of man shot by deputy after allegedly charging them with knife
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage of a deputy shooting a man who allegedly charged them with a knife in Azusa on May 20. The incident occurred after officers responded to reports of an attempted suicide.
- Jackknifed big rig blocking lanes on both sides of 210 Freeway in Azusa
A jackknifed semi-truck blocked multiple lanes on both sides of the 210 Freeway in Azusa on Friday morning.
- Death of L.A. man found in backseat of police SUV ruled accidental
A 37-year-old man found in an Azusa police SUV died from extreme heat. The incident has raised questions about why the vehicle was left unlocked.
- Father of two who spent three days in an Azusa police car died of extreme heat, officials say
A 37-year-old father of two died from extreme heat after spending three days in a police patrol vehicle outside the Azusa Police Department. Authorities confirmed the cause of death was related to extreme heat exposure.
- Cause of death revealed for man found dead in out-of-service Azusa police SUV
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the death of Eric Valencia, 37, as accidental due to hyperthermia after he was found in an unlocked out-of-service Azusa police SUV. Valencia was released from custody following an arrest for DUI and child endangerment before entering the vehicle.
- Man shot by deputies after allegedly charging at officer with knife in Azusa
A man armed with a knife was shot by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday afternoon in Azusa after allegedly charging toward an officer. The deputy-involved shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of North Orangecrest Avenue in an unincorporated area near Azusa.
- Armed suspect taken into custody after standoff shuts down 210 Freeway in Azusa
An armed suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on the 210 Freeway in Azusa, causing multiple lane closures for several hours. The incident occurred near Citrus Avenue following a police pursuit, with the suspect barricading himself in a vehicle.