Top LA news: LA won't seek charges against protesters; George Floyd funeral processions held; more

Top LA news: LA won't seek charges against protesters; George Floyd funeral processions held; morePhoto: Austin Laser/Unsplash
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Published on June 09, 2020

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Los Angeles.

Criticized over mass arrests of protesters, LA says it won't seek criminal charges or fines

Top Los Angeles law enforcement officials said they will not pursue criminal or financial penalties against peaceful demonstrators rounded up in mass arrests.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

Propane tanks explode as firefighters battle downtown LA commercial fire

More than 100 firefighters were battling a fire at a downtown L.A. commercial building during strong winds and hot conditions, even as propane tanks were exploding outside the building.

Read the full story on ABC7.

Funeral processions held for George Floyd across LA

Four separate symbolic funeral processions were held across the Southland Monday to honor George Floyd, culminating in a memorial service in downtown Los Angeles.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.

Union leaders join BLM Los Angeles in calling for defunding of LAPD

Major union leaders in Los Angeles County Monday pledged their support to the Black Lives Matter agenda working toward defunding the Los Angeles Police Department and redirecting those funds to community organizations.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.

Los Angeles police officer struck by crossbow arrow

A Los Angeles police officer was struck by a crossbow arrow Sunday night during an altercation with a man in North Hollywood, authorities said.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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