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June 22, 2022

Los Angeles County DA George Gascon policy blamed for California man's killing

A Los Angeles, California man who was released from a life sentence in prison because of a George Gascon policy was arrested in relation with the killing of a transient.

June 22, 2022

Los Angeles airport partially closed as police investigate ‘suspicious vehicle’

Los Angeles International Airport was partially closed Wednesday afternoon as police investigated a "suspicious vehicle," impacting surrounding traffic.

June 22, 2022

Six major cities on pace to pass historic 2021 violent crime totals halfway through 2022

Six major U.S. cities have recorded an increase of violent crime halfway through the year compared to already historic 2021 numbers, with New York City leading the surge.

June 21, 2022

Denver district attorney claims blaming liberal prosecutors for rising crime has 'no basis in reality'

Denver district attorney Beth McCann penned a Denver Post op-ed that attacked Republican critics of progressive criminal prosecutors and claims that they are driving higher crime rates.

June 21, 2022

Los Angeles DA George Gascon defends policies after 2 police officers killed: 'We have an imperfect system'

Los Angeles DA George Gascon on Tuesday responded to criticism following reports that deceased Justin Flores was on probation when he allegedly killed two El Monte officers.

June 21, 2022

Los Angeles murder suspect identified as boyfriend of victim, manhunt underway

Los Angeles police have identified the alleged double murder suspect who shot and killed a man and woman in Hollywood last week

June 20, 2022

Five major cities on pace to pass steep 2021 homicide totals halfway through 2022

Some of the largest cities in the US are on pace to pass their high homicide rates from 2021, with five major cities seeing increases in homicides halfway through 2022.

June 20, 2022

Armed suspect surrenders to police after barricading himself in LA hotel room, taking hostages

A man has reportedly barricaded himself inside a hotel room with hostages in Los Angeles on Monday, leading police to surround the building and open negotiations.

June 19, 2022

LAPD form skirmish line after officers pummeled with fireworks, bottles during 'street takeover'

Los Angeles "street takeover" drivers allegedly hurled fireworks, rocks and bottles at officers attempting to disperse crowds, forcing police to establish a skirmish line.

June 18, 2022

Los Angeles suspect who allegedly killed two El Monte police officers died by suicide: Coroner

The Los Angeles suspect who is accused of killing two El Monte police officers on Tuesday night died by suicide as a result of a gunshot wound to the head, officials say.