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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Torrance residents stunned as neighbor linked to Trump dinner gunman

Residents of Torrance, California, were stunned to learn that Cole Thomas Allen—the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington—lives just two blocks away with his parents. Neighbors described the suburb as quiet, joking it has a 'Bore-ance' reputation, as FBI and media swarmed the area. Prosecutors say Allen planned to target Trump officials, and he was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and three knives when he charged the security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was injured in the ensuing gunfire. Allen appeared in court and has not entered a plea, as the case proceeds.

via BBC|

#cole-allen #donald-trump #politics

crime-and-courts1 month ago•7 min saved

Torrance Teacher Identified as Suspect in WHCD Shooting

31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance has been identified as the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting and faces federal charges, including two counts of using a firearm and one count of assault on a federal officer; investigators said warrants were being sought to search addresses linked to him in Torrance after the incident in Washington, which prompted President Trump to be evacuated and left a security officer wounded. Allen, a CalTech graduate with a CS master’s from Cal State Dominguez Hills, has worked as a teacher and indie game developer and previously donated to Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign; authorities have not disclosed a motive.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cole-tomas-allen #crime-and-courts #federal-charges

crime7 months ago•1 min saved

Former Student Stabs Three Staff at California Special Needs School

A former student at the Switzer Learning Center in Torrance, California, stabbed three staff members and claimed to have planted pipe bombs nearby, prompting a police response; two staff members were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

via The New York Times|

#crime #pipe-bombs #school-violence

local7 months ago•1 min saved

Former Student Stabs Three at Torrance School, Police Investigate Bomb Threats

A former student allegedly stabbed three staff members at a Torrance school, attempted to stab a fourth, and made threats about bombs, leading to police response and investigation, with two staff members hospitalized and the suspect in custody.

via CBS News|

#bomb-threat #local #police

crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Police Pursuit Ends in Pedestrian Struck and Arrest of Carjacking Suspect

A stolen vehicle being pursued by Torrance police in California struck a woman, Maria Salazar, as she crossed the street. The suspect had allegedly been involved in two carjackings, prompting the pursuit. During the chase, a police officer rammed the suspect's vehicle, causing it to strike Salazar. Although she was not seriously injured, the suspect was arrested following a brief foot pursuit.

via NBC News|

#california #carjacking #crime-and-safety

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Police Close Streets as Fights and Disturbances Engulf Del Amo Mall"

Police have closed several streets around Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California, in response to a large crowd that gathered, potentially organized via social media. The Torrance Police Department is managing the situation and has advised the public to avoid the area. Customers were seen leaving the mall as the police secured the premises. Further details are pending as the story develops.

via CBS Los Angeles|

##crowdcontrol #delamofashioncenter

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Massive Teen Brawl Erupts at Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance Police Called in"

A massive disturbance erupted at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California, after a brawl among teenagers. Video footage showed numerous fights occurring throughout the mall, with possibly hundreds of teens and young adults involved. The police responded to the incident, and it took several hours to disperse the crowds. Although there were reports of gunfire, no serious injuries or victims were found. Similar brawls involving young people were reported at movie theaters in various locations across the country on National Cinema Day.

via KABC-TV|

#brawl #crime #del-amo-fashion-center

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flash Mob Activity and Massive Brawl Spark Police Response at Del Amo Fashion Center"

Police responded to a flash mob activity at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, with video footage showing a crowd of people and officers outside the mall. The Torrance Police Department confirmed the presence of a "flashmob" but could not determine if it was related to any robbery. The situation is still developing.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#crime #del-amo-fashion-center #developing-story

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Gardener's Hand and Vision Lost in Torrance Firework Accident

A gardener in Torrance lost his hand and suffered severe injuries after picking up what he thought was trash but turned out to be an illegal firework that exploded. Home surveillance cameras captured the gruesome incident, with fingers and flesh scattered on the street. A neighbor rushed to help and applied a strap to the gardener's arm. The object, initially mistaken for a golf ball, was likely a leftover firework from the Fourth of July. The victim's family has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist with medical expenses.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#accidents #gardener #gofundme

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Brazen Burglary Caught on Video: $60K Worth of Items Stolen from Torrance Home.

Thieves broke into a home in Torrance, California, and stole $60,000 worth of items, including cash, jewelry, and clothing. The burglary was caught on video, showing one of the thieves placing the homeowner's dogs in a crate before leaving and returning with his partner. The victim expressed feeling unsafe in her own home and hopes someone recognizes the suspects and turns them in.

via KABC-TV|

#burglary #crime #home-invasion

business3 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple States Sell Winning Mega Millions Tickets Totaling Over $3 Million

A Mega Millions ticket sold at a minimart in Torrance, Los Angeles County, matched five of six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing, making the lucky winner a millionaire with a prize worth $1,442,494. The jackpot, which was not won, is now worth an estimated $240 million for Friday night's drawing. The current jackpot roll has raised an estimated $15.2 million for California public schools.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#business #california-lottery #jackpot

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Four police officers indicted in two separate fatal shootings.

Two Torrance police officers have been indicted in connection with the 2018 shooting death of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell, a Black man who was found sitting inside a car that had been reported stolen, holding an air rifle. The officers were initially cleared of any charges in 2019, but the shooting has been criticized by Black Lives Matter activists. The officers believed the air rifle was a firearm and were justified in using deadly force, according to prosecutors at the time.

via KABC-TV|

#black-lives-matter #crime #indictment