A person was killed after LAPD shot a suspect in the California Science Center parking lot in Exposition Park. Authorities responded after a report of an armed person and an investigation is underway.

Two people were removed unharmed after an early-morning strip-mall blaze in South L.A.'s Vermont Square. Crews fought the fire from outside and knocked it down in about 30 minutes.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives say they responded to a shooting at 25000 De Wolfe Road in Newhall; the Halloween party turned deadly and an arrest is now reported.

A man in his 30s was killed in a hit-and-run near Figueroa and Imperial in South LA; detectives are asking witnesses to call and a reward is available.

A Los Angeles County deputy was struck and briefly pinned by a car in an East LA convenience-store parking lot; the driver fled and the deputy is in stable condition.

LASD detectives say two search warrants in Norwalk and Los Angeles recovered about $200,000 in stolen goods, $70,000 in cash and nine firearms. One person was arrested.

A Pasadena woman was sentenced to 64 months for stalking, impersonation and threats that included a bomb threat to a U.S. consulate in Vietnam.

A downtown Los Angeles pursuit ended in Montecito Heights when a fleeing driver reversed into the back of a stopped SUV. Police detained at least one person as officers processed the scene.

A suspected-stolen vehicle chase that began in Huntington Park moved into downtown Los Angeles and ended with a driver detained, officials say.

Three people were arrested after deputies say a coordinated "distraction" theft at a Villa Park ATM stole cards and PINs; investigators linked the suspects to similar incidents across multiple counties.

A ruptured pipe in Wilmington sent oil into the channel beside Island Yacht Marina, prompting a hazmat response and partial evacuations near the Port of Los Angeles.

A man was fatally shot at a Westlake Metro bus stop Wednesday; LAPD is searching for two suspects and canvassing for witnesses.

A West Hollywood man was arrested after his roommate allegedly attacked the paralyzed terrier mix, Scooter. The dog was rushed to a vet and is recovering.