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Top LA news: Former TV doctor arrested; sword-wielding man killed in deputy-involved shooting; more

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Published on November 14, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Los Angeles.

Dr. Bruce Hensel, former TV correspondent, arrested by LAPD Juvenile Division investigators

Dr. Bruce M. Hensel, a former longtime medical correspondent for NBC4 in Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor with intent to commit sexual acts.

Read the full story on ABC7.

Sword-wielding suspect killed in deputy-involved shooting at East Los Angeles high school

The man, who was not immediately identified, was being chased by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies around 9 a.m. Wednesday after allegedly violating the conditions of a restraining order at a home on the 900 block of Miller Street, less than a mile away from the school.

Read the full story on ABC7.

Homicide detectives investigate infant’s death in Walnut

Few details were initially released regarding the incident, which was first reported about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 20700 block of Amar Road, according to Deputy Edmo Luna of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Information Bureau.

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.

Latinos and transgender people see big increases in hate crimes, FBI reports

Hate crimes targeting people last year surged to their highest levels in 16 years despite a slight overall dip in the number of hate crimes, the FBI said in a report released Tuesday.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

Overdoses possible in some student deaths on USC campus

Police investigators are looking into drug overdoses as a potential cause of death among some of the nine students who have died this semester at the University Southern California. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.


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