All articles tagged with #lasd
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A woman was found stabbed to death in her South Pasadena home on Tuesday night, prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. No suspect has been identified, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A suspect was taken into custody after shots were fired from a Marina del Rey apartment rooftop, prompting a large police response and the deployment of an arrest team. No victims were found, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
A 17-year-old girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an altercation with a deputy at the Industry Sheriff Station in California. The incident stemmed from a family disturbance call earlier in the day, and the teen was reported to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The girl's foster family is devastated by the loss, and their attorney is seeking answers, questioning how the teen was able to access the deputy's firearm. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services extended condolences, and the incident remains under investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Los Angeles
A juvenile girl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly stealing a deputy's gun during a scuffle in the lobby of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Industry Station. The incident occurred following an earlier family disturbance involving the girl. No deputies were injured, and there were no other individuals in the lobby at the time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A shooting at a Hawthorne strip mall early Sunday resulted in one woman's death and five other individuals hospitalized. The incident was reported just before 12:30 a.m., and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating. Witnesses heard multiple gunshots, mistaking them initially for New Year's Eve fireworks. The area is described as a popular gathering place for young people. Authorities are seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Bodycam footage released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shows the fatal shooting of Niani Finlayson, 27, by Deputy Ty Shelton during a domestic violence incident in Lancaster, CA. Finlayson, armed with a kitchen knife, was shot after opening her apartment door to deputies and moving towards her boyfriend while holding the weapon. The boyfriend was arrested for child abuse and assault but released pending investigation. The shooting is under review by the sheriff's department and the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, while Finlayson's family has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The wife of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who died by suicide has filed a $20 million wrongful-death claim against the county, alleging that excessive overtime and stress caused by working in jails contributed to her husband's depression. Deputy Arturo Atilano-Valdez was one of four LASD employees to die by suicide within 24 hours. The claim highlights the lack of support and necessary help from the department, and raises concerns about the well-being and effectiveness of overworked deputies. The LASD has been facing severe understaffing, leading to mandatory overtime. The department has acknowledged the issue and is working on a plan to reduce overtime and improve employee wellness. Law enforcement officers have a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to the civilian population.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The widow of a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who died by suicide has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County and the sheriff's department, blaming mandatory overtime for her husband's death. The family's attorney alleges that the deputy, who had worked for over 21 years, was forced to work excessive overtime hours as a jail guard and repeatedly tried to be transferred out of the jail but was denied. The attorney claims that the lack of deputies and excessive overtime is a "life or death situation" and seeks $20 million in a wrongful death complaint. The attorney also points to other cases of deputy suicides and blames excessive overtime for contributing to their deaths.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Four Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were injured, two critically, after a fire and explosion erupted at a training facility in Castaic. The cause of the incident, which occurred amid live ordnance, is unknown. The injured deputies self-transported to a nearby hospital, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff is expected to provide more information in a news conference.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was fatally shot in the back of the head outside the Palmdale sheriff's station. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, but investigators are analyzing a video that shows a car pulling up behind an LASD car at the time of the incident. Deputy Clinkunbroomer, who had been with the department for eight years, was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The shooter is still at large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 11 Los Angeles
Surveillance video from February shows a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy throwing a transgender man to the ground during a traffic stop allegedly over an air freshener. The video captures the deputy slamming the man to the pavement, punching him in the head multiple times, and subsequently charging him with mayhem, causing serious injury to a deputy, resisting arrest, and failing to obey a lawful order. The man's lawyer plans to prove that the incident was retaliatory and not related to the air freshener. This incident adds to the criticism the LASD has faced for other use of force incidents, and the department is currently investigating the allegations brought forward by the man and his attorney.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A newly released bodycam video shows an LASD deputy punching a Black woman and forcibly taking her baby from her arms during a traffic stop in Palmdale, California. The incident has sparked outrage among local activists, who are demanding more action against police brutality. The deputy involved has been relieved of duty, and the case has been referred to the FBI and the D.A.'s office for possible charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly kidnapped a woman in Commerce. The suspect hit the woman with a pistol and dragged her into a silver Kia Rio before driving off. The victim's identity and relationship to the suspect are unknown. The LASD has released images of the suspect and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a vehicle in Canyon Country after a chase involving sheriff's deputies. The suspect threw his weapon on the ground as he was boxed in by Los Angeles County deputies but refused to come out of the SUV. Deputies are negotiating with the suspect, who has two flat tires, and the area has been closed off.
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.