Latest reports in California

D4vd murder case: Dayslong preliminary hearing set to begin in Los Angeles
Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, faces charges including first-degree murder in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Shelter-in-place issued in San Marcos as U.S. Marshals search for armed assault suspect
U.S. Marshals search for suspect Dejon Darnell Holland, wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prompting a shelter-in-place order in San Marcos.

State attorneys general secure critical win in lawsuit to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
New York Attorney General announces federal court grants temporary restraining order blocking the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount.

Teen shoots food vendor dead in broad daylight after flagging him down and pretending to be a customer
California man Demarcus Jaime Vega sentenced to 25 years to life for shooting food vendor Lorenzo Perez to death.

Hollenbeck Area (Newton) OIS 6/9/2026 (NRF026-26)
An officer was injured but saved by his vest during an officer-involved shooting after a suspect fired at police in Los Angeles.

Pacific Area OIS 6/5/2026 (NRF025-26)
Two LAPD officers shot and killed a suspect identified as Thomas Hearn after he allegedly fired at them during a pursuit following a robbery.

Man ran over teens on bicycles, then returned to look at one of their lifeless bodies on opposite sides of road after sending them flying to their deaths: DA
California judge approved murder charges against David Walker, 71, for allegedly killing two teens on bicycles.

'They failed my son': Father furious after his child's stepdad gets murder charge dropped in plea deal after boy died covered in bruises
A father is furious after his son's stepdad received a plea deal for child abuse, with a murder charge dropped after the 4-year-old died from injuries.

Graduate Student Arrested for Hateful and Threatening Message at San Jose State University
Graduate student arrested for allegedly leaving hateful and threatening messages, including bomb threats, on San Jose State University campus.

Larry Millete convicted of murder in death of his missing wife
Larry Millete convicted of first-degree murder in death of his wife Maya Millete, whose body has never been found.

Ashlee Buzzard, charged with daughter’s murder, gets to use stress ball in court
Ashlee Buzzard, charged with murder, receives court accommodation for a stress ball during hearings.

Pastor put girlfriend's head between his bicep and forearm, started choking her after she showed up at his home and caught him cheating
California pastor convicted of misdemeanor assault for choking his girlfriend after she caught him cheating.
Charges filed against Indian crime boss in assassination that strained Canada-India ties
US authorities charge Indian crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi in assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Singer ‘d4vd’ appears unshaven as defense lawyers press forward
Singer David 'd4vd' Burke faces charges including first-degree murder and mutilating a body after a teen's remains were found.

77th Street Area MCIT 5/23/2026 (M26-05)
LAPD investigates a fatal crash where a reckless driver fled police, struck a bicyclist, then crashed into another car, killing its driver. The Tesla driver fled on foot but was arrested.

Teen spiked baby girl on floor like a football and killed her after being left alone with the child at daycare, cops and family say
A teen is charged with murder for allegedly spiking a 4-month-old baby on the floor at a California daycare, killing her.

8-year-old sitting with her family killed by July 4 firework 'cake' that exploded next to her as part of man's 'grand finale': DA
An 8-year-old in California died after being struck by an illegal firework "cake" lit by a man as his "grand finale."

Woman spying on ex-husband livestreamed over 700 hours from inside his home using Ring cameras, including footage of fiancee breastfeeding
California woman admits to illegally livestreaming over 700 hours of her ex-husband and his family using his Ring cameras.

Hollenbeck Area OIS 5/16/2026 (NRF024-26)
LAPD officer-involved shooting in Hollenbeck Area after suspect Robert Velasquez emerged with knives and a grilling fork.
Man posing as Amazon driver showed up on doorstep of woman he met 'gaming' online with handcuffs and knives, stabbed her boyfriend when he opened up and strangled her
Canadian man sentenced to two life terms for stabbing and strangling victims after posing as Amazon driver.

Topanga Area OIS 6/13/26 (NRF027-26)
Police officers shot and killed a dog that charged at an officer responding to a "Screaming Woman" call in Canoga Park.

Mission Area OIS 5/5/2026 (NRF023-26)
Officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles after a suspect fled, attempted carjacking, and refused to drop a handgun.

Central Area LERI 5/2/2026 (NRF022-26)
LAPD officers used a less-lethal launcher to subdue a suspect armed with knives who did not comply with commands.

77th Street Area OIS 5/1/2026 (NRF021-26)
LAPD officers involved in a shooting after a suspect fought with a victim over a knife during a burglary.

Central Area (Outside) OIS 4/8/2026 (NRF019-26)
LAPD officers shot and killed Jesus Ernesto Jaime after a pursuit ended in a collision and Jaime pointed a handgun at an officer.

Central Area (Southeast) LERI 3/28/2026 (NRF016-26)
LAPD officers investigate a use of force incident during a protest where a 17-year-old was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.