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Top LA news: 2 killed, 6 shot in South LA shootings; man wanted in attack on senior citizen; more

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Published on June 20, 2019
Top LA news: 2 killed, 6 shot in South LA shootings; man wanted in attack on senior citizen; morePhoto: Steve Lyon/Flickr

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2 killed, 6 shot in pair of bloody South LA shootings

Two people were killed and six people in total were shot in a pair of triple shootings in South Los Angeles Wednesday, authorities said.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Man wanted in vicious attack on senior citizen in downtown LA

The attack happened last Thursday at about 6:45 p.m. at 6th and Spring streets in downtown Los Angeles. Police say a 76-year-old man was sitting in a chair waiting for a ride when he was attacked.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.

New proposed law forces priests to reveal secret crimes divulged in confession

This weekend, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles began a campaign to get support from its members to reject a proposed law that would affect one of the sacraments of the Catholic religion — priests would be forced to reveal secrets confided to them during confession. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Arrest made related to DTLA e-scooter assault on 76-year-old

An arrest was made after a 76-year-old man was attacked, with an electic scooter used in the attack, in downtown Los Angeles, police said Wednesday.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Anger over rise in homelessness prompts bid to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

A group of residents upset over the rise in homelessness in the city will formally begin a drive Wednesday to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, an effort a mayoral spokesman called an unfortunate political stunt.

Read the full story on The Rita Garcia.


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