Two dead after police shootout with gunman in North Hollywood
A shootout between a gunman and police left two people dead, including the gunman, in North Hollywood Monday morning. At…
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LAPD investigating video showing officer beating handcuffed man
Los Angeles police officials are investigating an LAPD officer who was seen beating a handcuffed man in a now-viral video,…
Los Angeles police pleaded no contest to charges of falsely naming people as gang members
An officer accused of falsifying records as part of a gang framing scandal within the Los Angeles Police Department pleaded…
Felon charged with using machine gun on LAPD officers seven times
A man whose record includes seven felony convictions now faces an attempted murder charge after prosecutors say he opened fire…
Boy dies after drug exposure, twin hospitalized; mother arrested
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday and his twin brother is in critical condition after being exposed to or ingesting deadly…
Letters to the editor: A welcome look at deadly police shootings
A reader responds to a retired police captain's perspective on use of force and de-escalation tactics.
Letters to the editor: Why would LAPD officers use guns in a knife fight?
To the editor: Once again, LAPD officers have murdered mentally ill Angelenos with impunity. We do not need more internal…
Two Los Angeles Police Department officers injured when gunman opens fire during traffic stop
A Los Angeles Police Department traffic stop Wednesday night nearly turned deadly when a gunman pulled out a gun without…
LAPD officer injured after being ejected from stolen patrol car
A Los Angeles police officer was injured early Sunday after a man stole her patrol car while she was inside…