All articles tagged with #south los angeles
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will provide free admission to residents in the 90037 ZIP code near Exposition Park via the LM37 Pass, valid for the pass holder and a guest, with a Community Preview Day on Sept. 13 and public opening on Sept. 22, 2026.
Police canceled a pursuit of a suspected DUI driver in South Los Angeles after following the dark SUV on the 91, 105 and 110 freeways and surrounding streets; the chase was halted due to safety concerns, with the vehicle last seen near San Pedro and 51st streets around 9:15 p.m. This is a developing story.
Authorities evacuated a South Los Angeles neighborhood after police found a large cache of illegal fireworks at a home during a firearm-related domestic-violence warrant; the LAPD bomb squad safely moved the stockpile—five box trucks were loaded for disposal—allowing residents to return once it was deemed safe. The seizure is valued at $150,000 to $200,000, and one person linked to the warrant was arrested. The incident follows a 2021 South L.A. fireworks detonation mishap and a 2024 settlement related to that event.
A 65-year-old Chicago man, Jose 'Joey' Melesio, visiting LA for the Dodgers-Cubs series, was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled near South Figueroa Street and 75th Street. The LAPD has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The driver is unknown; the car is described as a small four-door sedan possibly white, gray or silver. Investigators are reviewing footage and asking auto shops to report any recent damage. A GoFundMe has been started to cover funeral costs and return the body to Chicago.
A new Dunkin’ Donuts at Manchester Boulevard and South Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles operates without indoor seating, requiring customers to drive through or use a service window. A viral TikTok video criticizes the setup, calling it a ‘hood’ Dunkin’ and prompting readers to compare it to nearby cafés with indoor seating. The piece notes crime metrics in nearby LAPD divisions (the 77th Street and Southeast areas) and states Dunkin’ has not yet commented.
A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet from an ICE officer during a South Los Angeles immigration enforcement operation, which involved a suspect ramming law enforcement vehicles; both the suspect and officers were hospitalized, and the incident is under investigation.
A dangerous pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle ended with the arrest of the driver in South Los Angeles after making several dangerous maneuvers, including driving on the wrong side of the road and running through red lights. The pursuit began in Hawthorne and involved the California Highway Patrol using air patrol to follow the vehicle before engaging in a ground pursuit, ultimately leading to the suspect's surrender to LAPD officers.
A DUI driver crashed into a UPS truck in South Los Angeles, killing two people who were ejected from the vehicle. Good Samaritans captured the suspect after he attempted to flee the scene. The victims were identified as Luzelena Soria-Rosales, 18, and Oscar Santos Farela. The suspect, who was driving under the influence, faces potential murder charges as police continue their investigation. A vigil was held to remember the victims.
South Los Angeles, a region with limited access to affordable, healthy food due to a lack of supermarkets, is bracing for higher prices at fast-food restaurants as the minimum wage for fast-food workers is set to increase from $16 to $20 on April 1. With about 40% of residents living in a food desert, the looming price hikes, anticipated to be around 4% to 5%, are expected to impact families who rely on fast food for daily nutrition. While some plan to moderate their fast-food intake, others, including fast-food chains, acknowledge the imminent price increases. The new law, covering workers at chains with 60-plus locations in the U.S., is also expected to lead to layoffs, automation, and reduced work hours as companies try to offset the higher labor costs.
Jalil Sosa Illera, a 27-year-old man, was fatally stabbed on a Metro train in South Los Angeles during a verbal altercation. He later died from his injuries at the hospital. The suspect, Carlos Carrillo-Martinez, turned himself in to the police and admitted to being the suspect. Aggravated assaults reported by Metro have increased over 70% compared to the same time in 2019. Illera's family mourns the loss of their beloved son, brother, and friend. Carrillo-Martinez has been booked for murder and is being held on $2 million bail.
A suspect, Carlos Carrillo-Martinez, has turned himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the fatal stabbing of a passenger, Jalil Sosa Illera, on a Metro light-rail train in South Los Angeles. Illera was stabbed multiple times following an altercation with the suspect. The victim managed to make it home and called 911 but later died from his injuries. Murders on the Metro system are rare, with six reported in the past year.
A missing 13-year-old mother and her 2-week-old son, who were last seen in the South Los Angeles area, have been found. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched a search for them and confirmed their discovery on Wednesday. No information has been provided regarding their condition or where they were found.
Authorities are searching for Nevaeh Lorane Martinez, a 13-year-old girl, and her two-week-old son, D'Angelo Hill, who went missing in South Los Angeles. The family has not heard from them since their disappearance and is concerned for their well-being. They may be headed to the East L.A. area. Martinez is described as a Hispanic female with a tattoo on her left face cheek, while Hill is a Black and Hispanic male. The public is urged to contact the L.A. County Sheriff's Department with any information.
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting in his car at a gas station in the Vermont-Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Two unknown suspects approached the scene in a vehicle, opened fire on the victim, and then fled. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and no descriptions of the suspects or their vehicle have been released. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
A massive fire in South Los Angeles destroyed five residential buildings and injured three people. The fire started at a home under construction and quickly spread to nearby structures. Over 140 firefighters battled the flames and extinguished the fire in just over an hour. Several residents were evacuated, and 17 people will not be able to return to their homes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.