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JK Rowling’s $150 million superyacht Samsara docked at Marina del Rey in Los Angeles with its name concealed to stay private; locals identified the vessel as Rowling’s. Built by Oceanco in 2015 (originally Infinity), Samsara can host 12 guests and 26 crew, features a circular pool, cinema and beach club, and reportedly costs up to $15 million a year to operate after Rowling bought it in 2023.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s 89-meter luxury yacht Samsara, worth about $150 million and capable of hosting 12 guests and 26 crew with amenities like a circular pool and cinema, was spotted docked at Marina del Rey in Los Angeles for repairs and provisioning; its name is reportedly covered to deter protesters opposed to her views, with the vessel set to depart around Sept. 15.
A 290-foot Oceanco superyacht named Samsara, docked at Marina del Rey, is confirmed to be owned by J.K. Rowling. The vessel, built in 2015 and valued around $150 million, can host 12 guests with 26 crew and features a circular pool, a movie theater and a tranquil beach club. Locals had long suspected Rowling due to the name being covered on entry, but she has not publicly commented.
A 41-year-old man, Victoryloc Nguyen, opened fire from the roof of a Marina del Rey apartment complex, prompting a three-hour standoff with law enforcement. No injuries were reported, and Nguyen was arrested and booked on charges related to the shooting. Authorities have not provided a motive for the incident, and Nguyen's bail was set at $2 million.
Residents of a Marina del Rey apartment complex were left terrified as a fellow resident fired off as many as 100 rounds from a firearm on the building’s rooftop, prompting a three-hour shelter-in-place situation. The gunman, who was later taken into custody by SWAT, left behind multiple weapons and tactical gear. No victims were found, and authorities are still investigating the incident.
A man was arrested in Marina del Rey after allegedly firing multiple rounds of gunfire from the top of an apartment building, prompting a large emergency response. No injuries were reported, and the suspect, whose name has not been released, is in custody as the investigation continues. The incident led to the closure of streets in the area, and witnesses indicated that the man is a chef.
A suspect was taken into custody after shots were fired from a Marina del Rey apartment rooftop, prompting a large police response and the deployment of an arrest team. No victims were found, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
A man in Marina del Rey was taken into custody after allegedly firing as many as 50 rounds with two combat-style rifles and a handgun, prompting a terrifying situation for residents. The suspect, who repeatedly reloaded while sheriff's SWAT teams tried to deescalate the situation, was later apprehended, and no injuries were reported. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing.
A gunman in Marina del Rey was taken into custody after firing dozens of shots from an apartment rooftop and live streaming the incident on social media. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene, urging people to shelter in place as the man fired at least 30 shots into the air and reportedly at passersby and law enforcement. The gunman was apprehended around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, and no injuries were reported.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department issued a shelter-in-place order for Marina del Rey after shots were fired from a rooftop, prompting a search for the suspect who was later taken into custody. No injuries were reported, and deputies conducted a final sweep of the building to ensure no one was hurt.
A woman was arrested after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a car chase and driving into the water at a beach in Marina del Rey. The pursuit began on the 10 Freeway, and the driver, wanted for alleged speeding, abandoned the SUV and swam into the water before being rescued and taken into custody. Witnesses described the incident as intense, with the Coast Guard and police responding, and at least two dogs were also rescued from the water.