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A high-speed police chase in South Los Angeles ended in a deadly crash, killing one driver and arresting another. The incident occurred on May 23, with video footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department on July 7.

Three people were hospitalized after a crash outside a Boyle Heights grocery store on Tuesday afternoon. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident at Cesar Chavez Avenue and Lorena Street around 3:20 p.m., but details on how the crash occurred remain unclear.

The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking the public's help to find Ian Williams, a 13-year-old boy with autism who went missing near Dockweiler State Beach. He was last seen at the beach near Tower 42 at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Monday.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 10:23 p.m. and declared the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials are investigating the incident.

Professional squatters in Los Angeles are using fake leases, forged documents, and legal loopholes to occupy homes, causing costly legal battles and public safety concerns. Experts argue that unlawful occupancy often involves fraud, identity theft, and criminal activity, urging the creation of a dedicated anti-squatter task force to address the issue.

A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a driver making a U-turn in the Florence neighborhood of Los Angeles at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway and 59th, and the motorcyclist was not identified.

Two people were fatally shot and one injured in a double shooting in Los Angeles' Hyde Park neighborhood. The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for suspects after responding to a call at 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard at 7:45 p.m. Friday.

A Los Angeles police officer sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Foothill Freeway in Pasadena. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. Thursday, leading to the closure of two eastbound lanes and a SigAlert issued by the California Highway Patrol. The Pasadena Fire Department responded to the scene, though additional details were not immediately provided.

Three burglary suspects were arrested after a police pursuit that ended in a crash in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. when Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a burglary in the 1600 block of Sunset Plaza Drive in the Hollywood Hills.

California’s homicide rate reached a historic low of 3.5 per 100,000 people in 2025, continuing a national decline in killings. Police clearance rates for homicides also rose significantly, reaching 79% in 2024, as federal and local law enforcement efforts contributed to reduced violence in cities like Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by off-duty ICE officer Brian Palacios on New Year’s Eve and submitted it to the District Attorney’s Office. Federal officials claim Palacios acted in self-defense, while Porter’s family’s attorney disputes this, alleging unjustified use of deadly force and pursuing a civil claim against the federal government.

The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting in Boyle Heights that hospitalized a man. The incident occurred in May when officers responded to an assault report involving a deadly weapon in the 3000 block of Glenn Avenue. Robert Velazquez, 40, was involved in the confrontation.

Skid Row's murder rate in 2024 was 17 times higher than Los Angeles overall, with data showing fatal shootings clustered around encampments. Analysis reveals at least 278 unhoused shooting victims since 2015, and debate continues over whether clearing encampments would reduce violence.

Thieves stole $10,000 worth of Pokémon cards from a newly-opened store in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson neighborhood during a burglary at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday. The LAPD confirmed the incident occurred on South Robertson Boulevard.

A man has been charged with murder after a high-speed crash on the 405 Freeway that killed a Los Angeles police sergeant and another man. The incident occurred on the 405 Freeway, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.

A man was arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from a high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred Monday morning, according to authorities.

A 28-year-old man died from a shooting in Northridge after a fight, according to police. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 19100 block of Bryant. Investigators are seeking a suspect.

A multi-vehicle crash in Chesterfield Square, South Los Angeles, occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, resulting in at least one person sustaining minor injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident near South Gramercy Place and West Florence Avenue.

A fatal stabbing in Arleta is being investigated as a 'justifiable homicide' by the LAPD. Police were called to the 9200 block area. Details about the incident remain limited.

Two people were shot during a naked bike ride in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, according to police. The incident occurred at the corner of Temple and Alameda streets, and a male suspect wearing all black was involved.

A 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Arleta overnight following an alleged domestic incident. A 22-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred in the 9000 block of Nagle Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Burglars broke into a San Fernando Valley home through a sliding glass door Thursday night, ransacked the residence, and escaped before officers arrived. The incident occurred at a home in the 11200 block of Blix Street, with no one present inside when police arrived.

Los Angeles police responded to a report of at least two people bitten by a large white dog, possibly a husky, in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. in the 5100 block of Buchanan Street, with the Los Angeles Fire Department also involved in the response.

A family dog named Jameson was shot and killed by LAPD officers during a New York Knicks championship celebration in Canoga Park, Los Angeles. Police responded to a call about a screaming woman, and the dog rushed at officers before being shot. The incident occurred after the owner and family celebrated the Knicks' win, with the dog wearing a team shirt.

Two armed suspects forced entry into a home in Los Angeles' Fairfax District early Saturday morning, assaulting a resident during a robbery. The incident occurred around 4:32 a.m. in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The Los Angeles Police Department released footage showing officers shooting and killing a woman’s dog in a Canoga Park neighborhood hallway. The video reveals an officer pointed a pistol directly at the woman during a calm exchange before the dog entered the hallway. Police initially responded to a report of a woman screaming, later identified as cheering after the New York Knicks won the NBA finals.

The Los Angeles Police Department released footage showing officers shooting and killing a woman’s dog in a Canoga Park apartment hallway. The video also captures an officer pointing a pistol directly at the woman during a calm exchange before the incident.

The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer shooting a 106-pound Golden Saint Berdoodle named Jameson in front of its owner on June 13. The incident occurred after officers responded to a call about a 'screaming woman.'

The Los Angeles Police Department released bodycam footage of an officer shooting and killing a dog during a New York Knicks' championship celebration in Canoga Park. The video contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing.

Los Angeles police released body cam footage showing an officer killing a woman's pet dog, which has sparked public outrage and raised questions about the incident.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting a brush fire that became the Palisades Fire, denied seeing or hearing fireworks during an interview with investigators. Prosecution presented evidence including geolocation data and security footage to challenge his account, while his defense claims the fire was caused by fireworks. A fire investigator testified that Rinderknecht appeared dishonest during the interview.

Los Angeles Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration agents conducted a nighttime narcotics enforcement operation at MacArthur Park, resulting in multiple arrests. The operation involved law enforcement personnel arriving at the park around 9 p.m.

The Los Angeles Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration agents are conducting an anti-drug operation in MacArthur Park. The operation is targeting drug-related activities in the area.

A man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire displayed 'incel energy' during an Uber ride, according to a passenger. He is facing trial on charges of property destruction by fire.

A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer shot a man who was holding his brother at knifepoint, as captured in body camera footage. The incident involved a tense confrontation between police and the individual.

A 40-year-old Los Angeles man, Ruben Fregoso, charged with the murder of his girlfriend and the abduction of their 5-year-old daughter, Daleyza Fregoso, has been arrested in Mexico. The investigation began May 25 after police responded to a call in West [...] regarding their disappearance.

A woman's dog was shot dead by Los Angeles police during a probe into a noise complaint. The incident occurred after a New York Knicks game victory.

Police responding to a call about a 'screaming woman' in Canoga Park fatally shot a dog, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred on Saturday in the 7500 block of Jordan Avenue.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident in North Hollywood Thursday night when a white sedan struck her as she crossed Victory Boulevard near Troost Avenue and Lankershim Boulevard. Police are searching for the driver.

Zackery 'Turdle' Melton, an unhoused man, was fatally shot at the Westminster Dog Park in April 2025. He was remembered as a community-oriented individual with a strong support network, and his death highlights rising gun violence against unhoused people in Los Angeles.