All articles tagged with #compton
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Over 1,600 headstones and plaques have been stolen or damaged at a historic Compton cemetery, including recent thefts caught on surveillance, with thieves targeting bronze and copper for recycling, despite ongoing security efforts and community concern.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A 35-year-old man in Compton, California, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death in a backyard where he was feeding the dogs. His girlfriend discovered his body in a kennel area and alerted authorities. Investigators found 13 dogs, including eight puppies, in the yard, and the animals were turned over to county animal control officials.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A street takeover in Compton, California, escalated into a break-in at Ruben's Bakery & Mexican Food, where a mob looted the store and caused significant damage. The incident involved about 100 people, some of whom were seen on video stealing and vandalizing the property. A white Kia Soul was used to ram into the bakery, and although it was involved in an earlier police pursuit, no arrests have been made in connection with the break-in. Local residents report frequent street takeovers in the area, leading to a sense of desensitization to the chaos. Authorities are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The city of Compton has renamed a street after late rapper Eazy-E, honoring his impact on hip-hop and the city. Eazy-E, a member of NWA and founder of Ruthless Records, died in 1995 at age 30. The renaming ceremony, attended by Compton Mayor Emma Shariff and Eazy-E's family, celebrated the rapper's contributions to music and recognized the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The newly named Eazy Street is located in the Gateway Towne Center shopping plaza.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Dangerous street takeovers were caught on camera in South Los Angeles and Compton, as drivers took over several intersections overnight, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to four street takeovers, but all the intersections were eventually cleared with no arrests made. The department is trying to crack down on street takeovers in the wake of a wild looting incident that followed a takeover a couple of weeks ago.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
A tornado touched down in the Carson and Compton area on Thursday morning, causing minor damage with winds reaching 75 mph. The tornado left behind a concentrated short path that damaged a building, some vehicles, and trees. The tornado registered an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the National Weather Service.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A brief EF0-strength tornado touched down in the Carson-Compton area, causing damage to buildings and vehicles, and toppling a large tree. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and estimated winds of up to 75 mph. The damage was not as extensive as a confirmed tornado that occurred in Montebello last March.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A mob of about 100 people looted a Compton gas station store, stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol, drinks, snacks, and condoms. The incident occurred after a group of cars blocked a four-way intersection in an illegal street takeover. The store sustained significant damage, and shots were reportedly fired about a block away from the raid. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was too outnumbered to intervene in the chaotic robbery and street takeover. Street takeovers and racing are a growing issue in Compton, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects in the crowd.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A mob of around 100 people in Compton, California, broke into an ARCO gas station convenience store and stole products worth thousands of dollars early Sunday morning. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the store suffered serious damage, and police were outnumbered and couldn't intervene due to safety concerns. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Los Angeles
Over 100 people were involved in a looting at an Arco gas station in Compton during a street takeover early Sunday morning. Spectators broke into the gas station and grabbed drinks, snacks, condoms, and alcohol. Only a few dozen were able to get inside, and one person was arrested at the scene. No injuries were reported.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Sheriff's deputies in Compton are returning to their patrol duties following a chaotic weekend that involved a series of street takeovers and a mob of looters that left a trail of destruction at local stores. Video captured a wild scene at an Arco gas station where a large group was caught on video bum-rushing the store and stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise. LASD said deputies "couldn't intervene with the giant takeover groups for safety concerns" and because they were "outnumbered." One person was detained, but no arrests have been made.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
A mob of around 100 people broke into a gas station in Compton, California, after a street takeover early Sunday morning, grabbing merchandise off the shelves. At least three street takeovers occurred overnight in the Compton area, including one at the intersection where the break-in occurred. No arrests were made and no one in the video has been identified, according to authorities. Street takeovers occur most weekends in the area, according to Sgt. Clarence Williams of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A mob of around 100 people broke into an Arco gas station in Compton, California, after a street takeover early Sunday morning, grabbing merchandise off the shelves. At least three street takeovers occurred overnight in the Compton area, including one at the intersection where the break-in occurred. No arrests were made, and no one in the video has been identified. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said street takeovers occur most weekends in the area.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A street takeover in Compton led to a large mob breaking down the door of a gas station and stealing thousands of dollars worth of products. The gas station and convenience store sustained severe damage as a result of the looting. Authorities are investigating and reviewing surveillance footage to try and identify suspects involved in the illegal street takeover and looting of the convenience store.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A large mob of looters ransacked an Arco gas station in Compton, stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise, including drinks, snacks, alcohol, and condoms. Shots were fired about a block away from the store raid, but no injuries were reported. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, which occurred after illegal street takeovers involving up to 500 people. One arrest related to the takeovers was made, and LASD is urging anyone with information to contact them.