Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting outside of North Hollywood bar

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in North Hollywood on Saturday. It happened at around 1:45 a.m. outside of a bar in the 11100 block of Magnolia Boulevard near Lankershim Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Investigators learned that the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Carlos Meza, and another still unidentified man got into a fight in front of the business. It quickly escalated into a shooting, which left 32-year-old Luke Reynolds dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, police said. They have not yet identified nor released information on the second man involved in the incident, who was also said to have fled from the scene in a car. Officers from LAPD's Gang and Narcotics Division Fugitive Task Force arrested Meza near the intersection Vineland Avenue and Vanowen Street intersection. The department said officers detained Meza after a "use-of-force" incident but didn't specify what that entailed. Anyone who may know more is urged to contact LAPD's North Hollywood Station at (818) 754-8300.

CBS 2

Downtown LA shooting investigation underway; residents asked to avoid the area

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in broad daylight in downtown LA on Monday afternoon. Aerial images from SkyFOX showed the shooting may have happened at a homeless encampment. The LAPD confirmed there was a shooting under investigation at the intersection of 7th and San Julian streets. People were advised to use alternative routes and that the area was expected to be closed for a long period of time. An LAPD spokesman confirmed with FOX 11 that a man said he was shot by three suspects. The victim was taken to an area hospital in an unknown condition. SkyFOX flew over the scene and appeared to show the crime scene was near a homeless encampment. The three suspects were seen running from the scene, police said. 

FOX 11

Venice Police Standoff Ends Peacefully, No Injuries

An hour-long police standoff in Venice has ended without injuries, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident began around 8 a.m. Monday at 932 California Avenue, where officers responded to reports of a dispute involving a man in his 50s, allegedly armed with an ax. Authorities say the man had barricaded himself inside his home, prompting a heavy police presence and road closures in the area. Police later determined the individual was experiencing mental health issues. After negotiations, officers were able to resolve the situation peacefully, and no injuries were reported. 

Westside Current

Armed suspect who threatened security guard taken into custody in downtown L.A.

A security guard who was threatened by an armed suspect helped take the man into custody early Monday morning, police say. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the area of West Temple and Hill streets in downtown Los Angeles around 1:07 a.m. after a security guard reported that a man with a gun threatened him. Responding units set up a perimeter and searched for the man, who was said to be wearing khaki-colored pants and a red backpack and eventually located him and took him into custody. “A responding ambulance was requested for a male victim – not the security guard – who was suffering from pain to the head from an assault,” an LAPD spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. No further details, including the identity of the suspect or charges he may be facing, were released. 

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LAPD Arrest Two After DTLA Pursuit Ends in Crash

Two people are in custody Monday following a police pursuit and subsequent crash in downtown Los Angeles that left at three people injured, according to authorities and media reports. Officers were pursuing a “man with gun” when the crash — involving three vehicles — occurred a few minutes later near East 16th and Los Angeles streets, said Officer Norma Eisenman of the Los Angeles Police Department. Two people inside the suspect’s vehicle were injured as well as a person in the second vehicle. There were no reported injuries in the third vehicle, Eisenman said. Paramedics dispatched to the location at 11:56 p.m. Saturday rushed at least three people to a hospital, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. No information was released on their conditions.

MyNewsLA

Burglars ram into Eagle Rock tobacco shop, flee in getaway car

An Eagle Rock business is picking up the damage after burglars slammed a vehicle through the front door and took off with various items Sunday morning. Officers responded to a possible burglary call at the tobacco shop in Eagle Rock located at the 2100 block of Colorado Boulevard around 6:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A video shows a black car smashing through iron bars and glass in the front of the store, then taking off with various items. LAPD said the vehicle was possibly a stolen Hyundai. The Ring video shows at least three people running into the shop, and then fleeing in a white getaway car. Police have not released any information on the suspects.

NBC 4

Aryan Brotherhood members found guilty of ordering L.A. County murders from prison

Three members of the Aryan Brotherhood were found guilty of racketeering Friday in a trial that revealed five murders on the streets of Los Angeles County were orchestrated from behind bars. After deliberating for three days, a federal jury in Fresno convicted Kenneth Johnson, 63, Francis Clement, 58, and John Stinson, 70. During the monthlong trial, witnesses for the prosecution testified that the defendants — already serving life sentences — held the power of life and death over white inmates in the California prison system. “They are the elite,” Stephanie Stokman, an assistant U.S. attorney, said in her closing argument. “They rule on fear and power.” In addition to the racketeering charge, Clement and Johnson were found guilty of ordering the murders of Allan Roshanski and Ruslan Magomedgadzhiev, who were shot to death in Lomita on Oct. 4, 2020. Johnson’s lawyer said she would appeal the verdict but declined to comment further.

Los Angeles Times

‘Let us help you’: BWC shows Ohio officer save distressed woman leaning over parking garage railing

The Cincinnati Police Department released body-worn camera footage showing the moment an officer helped rescue a woman in distress near the top of a parking garage, WLWT reported. In the video of the November 2024 incident, officers can be seen rushing to the top level of the garage, where the woman appears visibly upset as police urge her not to jump. “I know times are tough, but listen to me, don’t jump,” Officer Newman says. “Let us help you.” During the four-minute exchange, Newman and the woman discuss the loss of their children, with the officer offering support. “I lost my daughter many years ago, and I wish she could be here,” Newman said. “…There are angels looking over us…there’s an angel for you.” After about three minutes, officers safely pulled her from the edge. “I think that God sent me here to talk to you because I understand how you feel,” Newman told the woman before helping her over the railing.

PoliceOne

Room Damaged in South LA House Fire

Fire Monday damaged a room at a single-story home in South Los Angeles, authorities said. Firefighters dispatched at 12:03 p.m. Monday to 1170 E. 50th St. had the fire out at 12:12 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

MyNewsLA

Firefighters battle blaze at Eagle Rock apartment building for two hours before extinguishing flames

It took over 100 firefighters to extinguish a fire that broke out at an under construction apartment building in Eagle Rock on Saturday. The fire was first reported just after 3 a.m in the 150 block of Chia Way, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Crews arrived at the scene and found large flames that had engulfed part of the four-story building. At it's peak, there were about 140 firefighters on scene battling the blaze and working to prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. Almost all of the work was done from outside of the building due to the potential danger being posed to firefighters, the department statement said. After just over two hours the fire was finally reported extinguished by crews. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. 

CBS 2

Metro, LADOT set to issue tickets for vehicles parked along 2 bus-only lanes

Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin issuing tickets Monday for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes. Last year, the two agencies announced a bus lane enforcement pilot program would be implemented on bus lines 720, serving Wilshire Boulevard, and 212, along La Brea Avenue. During the initial 60-day period from December to January, motorists who illegally parked in bus lanes on those two lines received notices by mail warning that future violations would result in fines. Starting Monday, violators can expect a $293 ticket for illegally parking in designated bus lanes. Through this program, the agencies aim to reduce delays for passengers. "Without enforcement, a single parked car in a bus lane can delay dozens or even hundreds of riders," L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement.

ABC 7

After Split Vote Friday, LA Council to Decide on Eviction Defense for Wildfire Victims Tuesday

After a split 6-5 vote Friday, the Los Angeles City Council will make a final decision Tuesday on a proposal to provide eviction defense for nannies, gardeners and other residents who were impacted economically by January’s wildfires. Last week, the council was unable to advance a list of recommendations that would have prohibited evictions for non-payment of rent and no-fault evictions for tenants who could show proof of economic hardships as a result of the fire emergencies. The proposal failed by one vote, as it needed a total of seven to advance. Progressive City Council members Hugo Soto-Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez introduced an emergency motion calling for such protections last month. They originally called for a rent-hike moratorium for one year and further protections against certain evictions. Following push-back from their colleagues and landlords, the City Council referred the item to the Housing and Homelessness Committee, where it was refined.

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Councilwoman Park calls for review of every hydrant in Los Angeles

Councilwoman Traci Park called for a comprehensive review of every hydrant in Los Angeles after a KCAL News investigation found that more than 1,300 may need repair. "Ensuring that every fire hydrant in Los Angeles is fully operational is more than a matter of public safety — it can be a matter of life and death," Park said. "Our first responders need reliable infrastructure to do their jobs effectively, and in the wake of recent devastation, we have zero time to waste." Park's motion directs the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Fire Department to deliver a report to the City Council about the status of every hydrant in the city, current maintenance protocols and recommendations for strengthening hydrant reliability and security. If passed, it also orders prompt repairs and ways to improve emergency response capabilities.

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