Los Angeles Police
Coverage of Los Angeles Police in the Nexus archive.
- Man killed in South Los Angeles drive-by shooting
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles on July 3. Los Angeles police responded to the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue around 7:15 p.m., where they found a male victim with a gunshot wound who later died at the hospital.
- About 20 detained after armed suspect call sparks LAPD response in Koreatown
About 20 people were detained in Los Angeles' Koreatown after a reported armed suspect prompted a large police response. The incident occurred on the 3400 block of West 8th Street near Kingsley Drive, where officers were called to address an assault with a deadly weapon.
- Los Angeles police fatally shoot pet dog of family celebrating Knicks win
Los Angeles police fatally shot a family’s pet dog named Jameson, a two-year-old doodle wearing a New York Knicks jersey, after responding to a report of a screaming woman who was actually celebrating the team’s championship win. A video of the aftermath showed a woman sobbing over the dog with multiple officers present, and the footage gained millions of views on TikTok.
- Los Angeles police fatally shoot pet dog of family celebrating Knicks win
Los Angeles police fatally shot a family’s two-year-old doodle dog named Jameson, who was wearing a New York Knicks jersey, after responding to a report of a screaming woman who was actually celebrating the team’s championship win. A video of the aftermath, showing a woman sobbing over the dog with multiple officers present, went viral on TikTok.
- Knicks watch party horror as family dog is shot by LA cops — as harrowing video emerges
A family dog was shot by Los Angeles police during a Knicks watch party at a condo complex on Jordan Avenue, where officers were called due to a woman screaming. A harrowing video of the incident has emerged.
- L.A. police seeking additional victims in sexual assault investigation
Police in Los Angeles are seeking additional victims of a homeless sexual assault suspect, Agustin Vidana, who was taken into custody in the San Fernando Valley. Vidana is known to approach women near San Fernando Road and Shelton Street.
- Los Angeles police, DEA conducting major narcotics operation at MacArthur Park
Los Angeles police and the DEA are conducting a narcotics operation at MacArthur Park to address illegal activity. Federal and local law enforcement agencies are collaborating on the operation.
- Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
Sabrina Carpenter obtained a restraining order against a man who appeared at her home. The singer reported a series of 'deeply alarming' incidents to Los Angeles police.
- Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
Sabrina Carpenter obtained a restraining order against a man who appeared at her home. She reported a series of 'deeply alarming' incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.
- Man shot dead in broad daylight on Los Angeles' Ventura Boulevard
A man was shot dead in broad daylight on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles, around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday. Los Angeles police responded to the 10800 block near the 101 Freeway after a radio call reported the shooting.
- Truckloads of illegal fireworks found in South L.A., prompting evacuations
Los Angeles Police discovered truckloads of illegal fireworks near East 85th Street and East Manchester Avenue in South L.A. during a domestic violence investigation, prompting evacuations.
- Creepy DoorDash tactic South American gangs using to invade LA homes
South American gang members were arrested by Los Angeles police for using a delivery service tactic to break into homes. The criminals allegedly exploited a delivery method, described as creepy, to gain access to residences for criminal purposes.
- Window smashed with crowbar in Brentwood home invasion
Los Angeles police are searching for three suspects who broke into a Brentwood neighborhood home while residents were inside. The incident occurred on Montana Avenue around 8:45 p.m. on Monday night, with the suspects using a crowbar to smash a window.
- Man shot and killed while breaking up fight at Los Angeles pizza restaurant
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at Red West Pizza in Los Angeles' Wilmington neighborhood on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 5:41 p.m. and Los Angeles police were called to the scene. The victim's identity has not been fully disclosed.
- Pedestrian killed by Metrolink train in Van Nuys
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Van Nuys on May 1. The incident occurred on the 16000 block of Roscoe Boulevard just after 7 a.m., with police responding to the collision and finding the pedestrian deceased at the scene.
- Gunman on the run after Skid Row shooting leaves 3 wounded
A gunman is on the run after a shooting in Los Angeles’ Skid Row area left three people wounded overnight. Police responded to a shots-fired call near San Julian and 6th streets shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday.
- Attack on Jewish man outside Los Angeles synagogue investigated as hate crime
A Jewish man was assaulted outside a Los Angeles synagogue, prompting police to investigate the incident as a hate crime. The 32-year-old victim, wearing traditional Jewish clothing, was attacked while walking home on April 27.
- Woman in her 70s strangled during Hollywood Hills home invasion
A woman in her 70s was strangled during a home-invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills West on Thursday night. Los Angeles police responded to a robbery call at the 8500 block of Lookout Mountain Avenue, where investigators identified two suspects.
- Burglars ransack Sylmar home, escape with $300,000 worth of jewelry, valuables
A couple in Sylmar, California, reported a $300,000 loss after burglars ransacked their home on April 15. Los Angeles police responded to the burglary at a residence on the 12000 block of Herron Street, where security cameras captured two masked individuals fleeing the scene.
- What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Alt-pop singer D4vd (David Burke) was arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in a towed Tesla seven months after she went missing. Authorities have not yet filed charges, and Burke's defense team claims his innocence, awaiting prosecutors' review of the evidence.
- D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder months after body of teen girl found
R&B singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) was arrested on suspicion of murder in Los Angeles, months after a severely decomposed teenage girl's body was found in his Tesla. He is being held without bail by city authorities.
- Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police
Singer D4vd was arrested after a teenager was found dead in his Tesla. Los Angeles police responded to a foul odor in a vehicle at an impound lot in Hollywood on Sept. 8.