Man Shot in South Los Angeles During Altercation
Man Shot in South Los Angeles During Altercation
A man was hospitalized Wednesday after he was shot by an assailant, who remains on the loose, during an altercation in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the department’s 77th Division responded at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday to 81st Street and Stanford Avenue, where they learned the victim and the suspect were engaged in an argument, an LAPD spokesman told City News Service. The suspect shot the victim and ran away from the scene and the victim was taken to a hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel in stable condition, police said. There was no suspect information.
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home due in court
A Florida woman is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday to face attempted murder charges after allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle at the home of pop superstar Rihanna. On March 8, the suspect, 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, drove a white Tesla to the 9500 block of Heather Road and opened fire using an AR-15-style rifle, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. At the time of the shooting, Rihanna was present along with her partner, Rakim "A$AP Rocky" Mayers, their three children, her mother, and two staff members. Hochman confirmed that Ortiz allegedly fired at two dwellings on the property—including an Airstream trailer occupied by Rihanna and Mayers—and a neighboring residence. Ortiz was taken into custody about 30 minutes later in a Sherman Oaks parking lot. She faces one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and multiple counts of shooting at inhabited dwellings and vehicles.
Mrs. Willis, an LAPD volunteer, hailed as an icon like her movie star son
A volunteer extraordinaire, affectionately called Mrs. Willis, has been dedicating her time and effort at the Los Angeles Police Department's West LA station for 22 years. What people often do not realize is that she's the mother of actor Bruce Willis. Marlene Willis, 90 years young, brings warmth to what could be a tough workplace, solidifying herself as a hidden asset to the department. "I think she means the very best of people that are individuals who believe in the work that our men and women do," former LAPD Chief Michel Moore told NBC Los Angeles. Mrs. Willis volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays and serves her community by reviewing police reports, making notes and checking grammar. "I want to help so much, so much. You have no idea. You cannot imagine how much I want to help," Mrs. Willis said. Those from the West LA station said her presence alone can put a smile on officers' faces. Some even go as far as to say they don't know what they would do without her. In some cases, when officers return to the station after dealing with an awful incident, Mrs. Willis would go up to them and give them a hug, a gesture that is appreciated by every single member of the station. "Mrs. Willis is a very integral part of West Los Angeles and the LAPD," Cpt. Rich Gabaldon, the West LA station's commanding officer, said. "She is an icon here." Mrs. Willis has been recognized as the LAPD volunteer of the year, an award presented by then-Chief Moore, who later took one step further. "While I can't make her a cop, I can at least give her the greatest symbol of what it means to be a cop. And that is a badge of the law center police department," Moore said.
L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she’s headed to trial
The criminal case against a Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of burglarizing the homes of men she met on a dating app can proceed to trial, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday. Adva Lavie, 28, is charged with two counts of grand theft; one count of first-degree residential burglary with person present and one count of first-degree residential burglary. She’s scheduled to be arraigned on April 6 and is currently out on bail with an ankle monitor. She has been ordered to stay away from her alleged victims. “At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims’ homes and steal from them,” L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said in a news release. “Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end. Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others.”
Burglary call leads to arrest of man sleeping inside Los Angeles home
Police responding to a burglary call ended up arresting a man who they found sleeping inside a home. The call regarding the incident came out around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday from the 5400 block of Vantage Avenue in Valley Village, according to preliminary information later confirmed by the L.A. Police Department. When officers arrived at the scene, they learned that the suspect was sleeping inside the home where the call came from. He was eventually arrested without further incident, the LAPD said. Video obtained by KTLA shows the man, who was shirtless, being taken into custody by officers outside the home. No further details surrounding the incident or the suspect’s identity were immediately available.
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 74-Year-old Woman
Police Wednesday sought the public’s help in locating a missing 74-year-old woman last seen in the Playa Vista area of Los Angeles. Tjie Hiu, who is at risk because or an unspecified medical condition, was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 4300 block of Chase Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A Silver Alert, which are issued to coordinate finding at-risk elderly, developmentally disabled or cognitively impaired individuals missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, was put into effect in the hope of finding the woman. Hui who is 5 feet tall, weighs 120 pounds and was wearing a pink sweater, black pants and glasses when last seen. Anyone with information regarding Hui’s whereabouts was urged to call the LAPD’s Pacific Division at 310-482-6334 or dial 911.
BWC: Florida man drives into officer directing traffic before being shot through windshield
A Miami police officer’s body camera shows the moment he was hit by a vehicle while directing traffic, prompting an officer-involved shooting, WPLG reported. The incident unfolded in May 2025 as the officer directed traffic around a concert venue, according to the report. Video shows the officer signaling specific lanes of traffic to move forward as he stood in front of a lane with a motorcycle and a black BMW in front. As he signaled other lanes to move forward, the motorcyclist went around the officer and drove away. Then, the BMW began to inch forward toward the officer, moving up to around 1-2 feet away. The officer then signaled the driver to stop using a whistle and hand motions. The vehicle did not stop, but continued to drive forward slowly, pushing the officer. The officer then climbed onto the hood of the vehicle before firing shots through the windshield. As the officer rolls off the hood of the vehicle, video shows the vehicle had also struck a police cruiser. The driver could be seen exiting the vehicle and walking away.
Dashcam: Repeat offender nabbed for 98th time by Washington deputies following pursuit
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders released dash camera footage showing a pursuit and arrest of two retail theft suspects. One of the suspects was arrested for the 98th time, Sanders stated in the release. The March 22 incident began when Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies were informed that the suspects were fleeing toward them after allegedly stealing merchandise in another county. A deputy spotted the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The initial pursuit was quickly terminated after the suspects fled into downtown Olympia at high speeds. Another pursuit was initiated as the suspects left the downtown area, but was terminated again as the suspects drove erratically into another city area. Dash camera video shows the suspects driving at high speeds and running red lights during the pursuit. The suspect vehicle was later found abandoned in a residential area, according to the sheriff. A K-9 search later located the two suspects walking through a neighborhood. They were taken into custody at gunpoint.
Public Safety News
Over 100 cameras to be installed across Los Angeles to crack down on speeding
Los Angeles will start installing speed cameras across the city in the coming months as part of the California government's street safety initiative. After a state law authorized Los Angeles and other cities to implement the program in 2024, the city council Tuesday approved the LA Department of Transportation to implement the pilot program. City workers are expected to begin the installation of some 125 cameras and test the speed cameras between April and July. Once the installation work is complete, the city will conduct a 60-day public information campaign to warn drivers about the cameras between July and September. "Speeding, as we know, is one of the most serious threats on our streets. Cars are the leading causes of death for children in Los Angeles and the rest of the country,'' Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said. "This program gives us a tool to prevent those deaths and protect people in every neighborhood.'' The LAPD's data showed 290 people died in traffic incidents in the city last year. The department is expected to provide warnings for first-time violations throughout the duration of the pilot program. Each city district will receive eight cameras but districts 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 will get an additional camera.
Local Government News
LA Council Looks to Increase Assessment Fees to Maintain Street Lights
The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing the city to develop a process for increasing assessment fees for property owners to cover costs of street light maintenance. On a 13-1 vote, the council advanced a request from the Bureau of Street Lighting, which wants to increase the streetlight maintenance assessment fee. The bureau estimated the fee hike would bring in $125 million to help restore lights across the city that have been impacted by copper wire theft or replace aging infrastructure. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez opposed the item, while Councilwoman Imelda Padilla was absent during the vote. Bureau officials noted the assessment fee has not been increased since 1996. It would impact home owners across the city with streetlights outside their property — encompassing some 584,000 parcels and 225,000 streetlights, according to a report from the bureau.
