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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Southern California burglary crew caught in the act; 3 of 4 suspects arrested
Three burglary suspects are in custody, but a fourth remains on the loose after deputies were called to a home in Agoura Hills Wednesday afternoon. The residential burglary was reported to be in progress on the 29000 block of Laro Drive when deputies received a call for service at around 4 p.m. 'A resident viewed through video surveillance unknown suspects inside the home,' the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stated in a news release. Arriving deputies saw several male suspects running from the home and attempted to apprehend them, the Sheriff's Department stated. Three of those suspects were caught, but a fourth remained outstanding as of Wednesday evening. Anyone with information or video footage that may help in the investigation was asked to contact Detective Torrontegui at 818-878-1808. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Photographer shot in face with rubber bullet at LA protest
Yesterday's rally was the largest of the protests that began in Los Angeles on June 6. (San Francisco Chronicle/AP pic) LOS ANGELES : An Agence France-Presse photographer was recovering today after he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by law enforcement during their standoff with protesters in downtown Los Angeles. The photographer was covering demonstrations yesterday – part of the many rallies across the country against US President Donald Trump. He was struck twice by rubber bullets fired by authorities when they abruptly moved in to disperse protesters, and had to be treated in hospital for his injuries. 'I was covering the protest… approximately 90 feet away from the police when I received the impact of a rubber bullet in my face and another one in my right arm,' he recalled. The photographer, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was clearly identified as a journalist. 'I was working with two cameras, a helmet with AFP stickers on it and also, I had a big patch on my chest that said 'Press,'' he added. Los Angeles police department did not acknowledge firing at the photographer but said it had sought to clear protesters after declaring an unlawful assembly. 'Following the dispersal order, less-lethal munitions were used to clear the area of those who refused to comply and leave the area,' it told AFP in a statement. Los Angeles County sheriff's department (LASD), which also policed the protest, said it was reviewing footage of the incident but added it was 'not clear whether our personnel were involved'. 'The LASD does not condone any actions that intentionally target members of the press,' it said. Yesterday's rally was the largest of the protests that began in Los Angeles on June 6 and have continued daily ever since. They first erupted in anger at raids by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), which has been ordered by the Trump administration to target undocumented migrants across the sprawling, heavily Latino city. The demonstrations have been mostly peaceful and confined to a small section of downtown Los Angeles. But at times they have spiralled into violence that Trump has pounced on to send 4,000 national guard and 700 marines into the city – a move loudly protested by local officials. Other journalists have also been injured during the protests. The Guardian newspaper reported that a British photographer had to undergo emergency surgery after he was shot in the leg by a non-lethal round on June 7. Meanwhile, an Australian reporter was hit in the leg by a rubber bullet while she was reporting on live television on June 8, an incident slammed by the country's prime minister as 'horrific'. And the New York Post said its photographer was shot in the head with a rubber bullet, also during the June 8 clashes.
Int'l Business Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
LAPD Caught in the 'Crossfire' After Being Hit by LASD's Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets While Trying to Break Up 'No Kings' Protest
What began as a peaceful protest in downtown Los Angeles turned chaotic when LAPD officers were accidentally hit by tear gas and rubber bullets fired by sheriff's deputies during attempts to break up a " No Kings " rally. On Saturday, more than 30,000 demonstrators gathered at Grand Park to denounce President Donald Trump's policies during a coordinated "No Kings" protest. Although the rally began with music, speeches and organized marches, tensions rose as evening approached, and law enforcement began preparing to clear the area ahead of curfew. While attempting to disperse protesters near LA City Hall, LAPD officers coordinating with LASD deputies suddenly found themselves under fire, not from demonstrators, but from fellow law enforcement, according to LA Public Press . Tear gas canisters, rubber bullets and other less-lethal rounds were deployed by sheriff's deputies without realizing LAPD officers were in the line of fire. Police scanner audio captured at 4:55 p.m. reveals an LAPD officer shouting over the radio for LASD to "hold your goddamn crossfire," adding the code "blue blue" to indicate friendly fire. Despite repeated warnings and escalating pleas over the radio, the situation continued to deteriorate. In one instance, an LAPD officer took cover behind a City Hall pillar after being hit by a tear gas canister. Another was seen kicking the smoking canister away as visibility vanished in clouds of gas. Video footage and a livestream of police communications confirmed the events, while viral social media posts, first amplified by Los Angeles Alerts, showed deputies firing toward a crowd that included members of the media and uniformed LAPD officers. While LASD released a statement denying knowledge of any friendly fire, LAPD has yet to confirm whether any of its officers were injured. One civilian was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a rubber bullet. Originally published on Latin Times
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Off-duty LA County deputy killed in 101 Freeway crash in North Hollywood
An off-duty Los Angeles County deputy died after a two-car crash on the 101 Freeway in North Hollywood early Tuesday morning. The LA County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as 31-year-old Deputy Marcos Pena Jr., who joined the department in 2022. "We are heartbroken by the tragic and untimely loss of Deputy Pena Jr., who was taken from us far too soon," said Sheriff Robert G. Luna. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who had the honor of serving alongside him." The two-car collision happened at roughly 2:20 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The officers' preliminary investigation found that Pena's black KIA subcompact SUV had stopped on the freeway for unknown reasons. Pena and a woman exited the car and were struck by a white box truck. LA County Sheriff's Deputy Marcos Pena Jr. was assigned to Men's Central Jail. LASD Paramedics from the LA Fire Department pronounced them dead at the scene. Officers closed all lanes of the northbound 101 Freeway at the Hollywood Freeway. They also closed all lanes of the westbound 134 Freeway to the northbound 101 Freeway. CHP fully reopened the freeway at about 7:30 a.m. Anyone with information about the deadly crash is urged to contact Officer Cody Sturges at CHP's West Valley station at (818) 888-0980. After business hours, CHP said calls can be direct to their communications center at (323) 259-3200.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
AFP photographer injured by rubber bullet during protest standoff in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 17 — An Agence France-Presse photographer was recovering yesterday after he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by law enforcement during their standoff with protesters in downtown Los Angeles. The photographer was covering demonstrations on Saturday—part of the many rallies across the country against US President Donald Trump. He was struck twice by rubber bullets fired by authorities when they abruptly moved in to disperse protesters, and had to be treated in hospital for his injuries. 'I was covering the protest ... approximately 90 feet away from the police when I received the impact of a rubber bullet in my face and another one in my right arm,' he recalled. The photographer, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was clearly identified as a journalist. 'I was working with two cameras, a helmet with AFP stickers on it and also, I had a big patch on my chest that said 'Press,'' he added. Los Angeles Police Department did not acknowledge firing at the photographer but said it had sought to clear protesters after declaring an unlawful assembly. 'Following the dispersal order, less-lethal munitions were used to clear the area of those who refused to comply and leave the area,' it told AFP in a statement. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which also policed the protest, said it was reviewing footage of the incident but added it was 'not clear whether our personnel were involved.' 'The LASD does not condone any actions that intentionally target members of the press,' it said. Saturday's rally was the largest of the protests that began in Los Angeles on June 6 and have continued daily ever since. They first erupted in anger at raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which the Trump administration has ordered to target undocumented migrants across the sprawling, heavily Latino city. The demonstrations have been mostly peaceful and confined to a small section of downtown Los Angeles. But at times they have spiraled into violence that Trump has pounced on to send 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines into the city—a move loudly protested by local officials. Other journalists have also been injured during the protests. The Guardian newspaper reported that a British photographer had to undergo emergency surgery after he was shot in the leg by a non-lethal round on June 7. Meanwhile, an Australian reporter was hit in the leg by a rubber bullet while she was reporting on live television on June 8, an incident slammed by the country's prime minister as 'horrific.' And the New York Post said its photographer was shot in the head with a rubber bullet, also during the June 8 clashes. — AFP
