BWC: Man shoots LAPD cop during foot pursuit
BWC: Man shoots LAPD cop during foot pursuit
Newly released body camera footage shows the events leading to a police shooting where a man shot at officers during a foot pursuit, KABC reported. The July 5 incident began when officers on patrol stopped a man riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, according to the report. The officers asked the man if he had a gun in his pocket. Video shows he argued with them, asking to be allowed to go to work and denying that he had a weapon. The man climbed off the bicycle at the officers’ repeated instructions before immediately fleeing on foot. Video shows him reaching back to fire shots at officers during the pursuit. One officer was struck in both legs and sustained a a graze wound to the face. He remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to the report. Officers pursued the man as he discarded the firearm after it reportedly malfunctioned. Police said he ran farther into the park, where he was taken into custody following what they described as a “Non-Categorical Use of Force.”
Rookie Ga. officer killed in shooting near CDC headquarters
A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer. The 30-year-old suspect, who died during the incident, had also tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta but was stopped by guards before driving to a pharmacy across the street and opening fire, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday. The man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, was armed with five guns, including at least one long gun, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. A union representing workers at the CDC said the incident was not random and “compounds months of mistreatment, neglect, and vilification that CDC staff have endured.” It demanded federal officials condemn vaccine misinformation, saying it was putting scientists at risk.
LAPD officers traffic safety tips as kids return to school
Students across the Southland are heading back to class this week, and with the return of school dropoffs and pickups, police are offering tips for drivers and students so everyone remains safe on their way to class. Officer Peter Nguyen of the Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA’s Ellina Abovian that they “just want kids to get to school safely.” “We want this message out for drivers: Slow down, reduce your speeds, especially around schools and neighborhoods because there will be a lot of children walking to school with their parents, and we don’t want any traffic accidents to happen,” he said. In addition to speeders, officers will be on the lookout for distracted drivers and others who are operating their vehicle unsafely, as well as those who don’t stop for school buses. As for pedestrians, some parents and students don’t use the crosswalk, which can be dangerous, Nguyen said. These factors contribute to about 100 fatal traffic incidents near schools each year in the U.S., he added. “Honestly, that’s just too much. Any way we can do education to make sure kids are safe, that’s our whole goal,” Nguyen said.
Homeless man shot near East Hollywood gas station
A homeless man is in the hospital after being shot in East Hollywood early Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting occurred outside of an AMPM store at around 2:30 a.m. LAPD said that two men approached the homeless man’s tent asking for his belongings. When he refused, one of the men shot him. The victim was taken to the hospital and said to be in stable condition. The gunman and the second man are still on the run. No further details were immediately available.
Investigators searching for suspect who violently attacked 70-year-old Sikh man in North Hollywood
Los Angeles police are searching for the suspect who allegedly assaulted a Sikh man in broad daylight in North Hollywood last Monday. It happened in the 7500 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Saticoy Street at around 3:20 p.m., investigators say. The attack left 70-year-old Harpal Singh with severe injuries after he was allegedly attacked with some sort of blunt object by an unidentified suspect, according to members of the Sikh Coalition, who gathered on Monday to demand action and justice after the attack, which left Singh hospitalized and in need of several surgeries. "If one person is get attacked like that and there's no justice, then nobody will come out," said Dr. Gurdial Singh Randhawa. "We don't want this one, we are your brothers." Los Angeles City Councilman Adrin Nazarian, who represents the area, also joined Monday's press conference. "We need to, at times like this, make sure that we're offering all of our support necessary so that no community member feels left behind," Nazarian said.
4 members of burglary crew arrested after Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home was 'ransacked'
Four members of a burglary crew have been arrested in the June burglary of Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home, Los Angeles police sources told ABC News. Detectives said the four burglary crew members are believed to be linked to other break-ins across Southern California, in addition to the burglary of the actor's home. Based on what detectives know, it appears the suspects were targeting wealthy neighborhoods, but not specifically Pitt. Authorities did not provide details on how they were found and arrested. The case will be presented to the district attorney, who will decide on charges. Pitt was not home when his home was "ransacked" on June 25 because he was on the road doing publicity for his movie, "F1." LAPD responded to the home around 10:30 p.m. The suspects reportedly jumped over a fence, got into the yard and then broke into the home through a front window. It's unknown how much was taken from the home, but at the time, police said it was "ransacked." AIR7 captured video of a large boarded-up window in the aftermath of the burglary.
Israeli-American Council headquarters vandalized in antisemitic attack
The national headquarters of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) in Los Angeles was vandalized with swastikas and Nazi symbols over the weekend, according to the organization. The IAC shared pictures on social media showing the graffiti on the sidewalk, building entrance, and barriers by the Shepher Community Center in Woodland Hills. It included "F**k Jews" and "BDS" spray-painted on a wall. Additionally, the letters "SS" - a reference to the Nazi Schutzstaffel - were also painted on the sidewalk, video shows. Information on a suspect or suspects was not released. "The Shepher Community Center is home to the Israeli-American and Jewish communities in Los Angeles," the IAC said in a statement. "We will remain strong and united against all hatred and antisemitism." The IAC said it is reviewing security footage that shows a possible suspect.
Hate crime suspect arrested at UCLA after police find stolen posters, stun gun
UCLA police arrested a suspect on burglary and weapons charges, the department announced Sunday morning. The suspect was detained in Haines Hall on UCLA’s campus after police found stolen posters honoring African American figures, a stun gun, campus keys and other items, according to the department. The suspect faces burglary and weapons charges with a potential hate crime enhancement. It was not immediately clear whether the suspect was affiliated with the school, according to the police department. Police also said the arrest was linked to “similar incidents under investigation since Feb 2025.” Haines Hall is a lecture hall at UCLA. The building, which is located on the quad, is home to the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies Library and Media Center. UCLA’s sociology department is also in the building.
Manhunt for Washington state murder suspect moves into Southern California
Authorities are searching for a murder suspect wanted out of Washington state after his vehicle was found abandoned in Calabasas. Alexander Lee Rogers, 51, of Longview, Washington, is wanted as a person of interest in the murder of Dawn Peters, 64, and the attempted murder of Andrew Peters, 73, according to a Facebook post from the Longview Police Department. The incident happened on Aug. 5, police said. At the time, they advised the public to be wary of Rogers and his car, a "partially spray-painted black BMW, possibly bearing Washington license plate BNU8712." Sometime in recent days, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies with the Lost Hills Station located his vehicle in the 23000 block of Calabasas Road, near the Calabasas Commons shopping center. Because of this, investigators believe that Rogers may still be in the area. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. Jail records show that Rogers has an extensive and violent criminal history. He was released from prison less than a year ago after nearly two decades behind bar for a 2002 case of burglary and assault, in which he slashed two victims with a machete, police said.
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94-year-old woman among 2 rescued in Pico-Robertson apartment fire
A 94-year-old old woman and a 54-year-old man were rescued Monday in an apartment fire in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson area. The fire was reported at 10:47 a.m. Monday in the 1100 block of South Elm Drive. The 94-year-old woman suffered minor injuries. She was rescued from an apartment next to the unit where the fire started. "Firefighters did an outstanding job," said Capt. Erik Scott. "She was on a walker, barely able to breathe. Firefighters were able to rescue her." Both victims were hospitalized in fair condition. Scott said the size and layout of the building, an S shape with multiple courtyards, presented challenges for the firefighters. The fire did not spread to other units. Details about a cause of the fire were not immediately available.
Abandoned charter school catches fire in South Los Angeles
Crews quickly knocked down a two-story structure fire in Jefferson Park on Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 9 a.m. to find an abandoned or vacant charter school, located at 2255 West Adams Boulevard, with heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor. LAFD immediately went into offensive mode, and footage from the scene on the Citizen App showed crew members rapidly going into battle with the flames. Large plumes of dark smoke were seen from neighborhoods and highways nearby. About 30 minutes later, a total of 72 firefighters extinguished the flames, which were primarily coming from the second floor of the school. Officials did not immediately know the name of the school. According to real estate listings, the building was operating as a private school, possibly teaching grades between Kindergarten and 8th grade. It was reported to be vacated as of July 1, 2025, according to the real estate company Marcus and Millichap.
