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21 hours ago
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Mob brutally attacks teen at Palmdale concert, family seeks hate crime charges
Family members are demanding justice and hate crime charges after a high school student was brutally beaten by a mob at an impromptu Palmdale rock concert. Video of the violent attack, which has since gone viral, shows 17-year-old Elijah Green curled up on the dirt while a group of at least four people, believed to be adults, repeatedly stomp on, kick and punch him while others are heard supporting the fight from out of frame. Audio from the footage also captures the offenders using racial slurs amidst the physical assault. 'We were in the hospital watching the video,' said Elijah's mother, Roneika Green, during a Monday morning news conference. 'No mother should have to watch their child being stomped like this.' The incident allegedly happened last month after some people in attendance claimed Elijah had touched a woman inappropriately the night before. However, Roneika denies that, and instead said her son tripped and leaned against the woman to try to break his fall. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided KTLA with a statement regarding the night of the attack that read in part, 'Palmdale Station is aware of an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the above date at an impromptu concert at the intersection of Old Harold Road and Firethorn Avenue.' LASD said detectives have been assigned to the case and are in 'extensive contact with the victim and his family.' Officials did not explicitly say the victim's name or age, or provide further information about the report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Najee Ali, a local civil rights activist and Senior Organizer with Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches, said Elijah's family reached out to him to serve as their spokesperson and advocate. 'The racially motivated assault of Elijah Green is one of the most horrifying hate crimes against a young Black person I've ever witnessed,' stated Ali. 'This is L.A. vs Hate, and we are calling for a unified response from every community organization and leader who stands for justice.' While the extent of Elijah's injuries were not explicitly stated, Ali's statement included a quote from Roneika, saying, 'As a mother, watching my son get nearly beaten to death by a racist mob—while no one helped him—is something I'll never forget.' Officials said this is an active investigation. 'The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department take any allegation of hate crimes seriously, and all cases will be thoroughly reviewed by the District Attorney's Office in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department,' read the department's statement. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Palmdale Station Detective Peirson at 661-272-2477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Authorities seek public's help in search for Compton murder suspect
Authorities are asking for help from the public as they continue their search for a man wanted in connection with a murder that happened in May. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Poinsettia Avenue on May 9 after learning of a death in the area, according to a release shared on Monday. An LASD bulletin sharing information on the search for Darney Harris, a 55-year-old man wanted for murder in Compton. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During their investigation they determined the suspect to be Darney Harris, a 55-year-old man who frequents Buena Park, downtown Los Angeles and Compton. He is described as standing 5-foot-11 and weighs around 25 pounds, deputies said. He is bald with brown eyes. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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a day ago
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LASD asks for public's help to find Compton murder suspect
Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with a murder last month in Compton, and the public is urged to be on the lookout for him Darney Harris, 55, is facing potential homicide charges for a killing that happened on May 9 on the 100 block of Poinsettia Avenue. Harris is described as Black man with brown eyes and a bald head. He's approximately 5 feet 11 inches and weighs about 250 pounds, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. A November 2024 photo shared by the Department shows him with gray facial hair. Officials say he's known to frequent Buena Park and downtown Los Angeles, in addition to Compton. LASD homicide detectives are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided online or by calling 800-222-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Man, 22, arrested in connection with fatal shooting of civilian, Baldwin Park police officer
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials announced that a man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a civilian and a police officer from Baldwin Park dead. The man, described by deputies as 'the person believed to have shot and murdered a male adult then shot and murdered a Baldwin Park police officer,' was detained on Saturday – the night of the shooting – LASD said Tuesday. He was identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen. Medina-Berumen has been booked on suspicion of two counts of murder, LASD said, and he remains hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday. Upon being discharged, he will be transferred to a jail facility. The 22-year-old is being held on $4 million bail. 'King of the Hill' actor killed in shooting Officers with the Baldwin Park Police Department originally responded to the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Saturday on a call of a man firing a rifle in the street; upon arriving, they were shot at by the suspect, according to L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna. One of the first responders who was shot at, Baldwin Park Police Department Officer Samuel 'Sam' Riveros, was airlifted to USC Memorial Hospital but died of his wounds there. Another officer within that department, Anthony Pimentel, was also shot but has since been released from the hospital. Authorities also found a man suffering from gunshot wounds in the area. He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced deceased there, and investigators believe this individual, who has not been formally identified, was also fatally shot by Medina-Berumen. Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau: 323-890-5500. Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting The case is set to be presented to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office in the coming days. Video below: KTLA coverage of the Baldwin Park officer-involved shooting from Saturday, May 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run makes its move through Los Angeles County
Law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California are carrying the torch ahead of the Special Olympics Summer Games, stretching from San Diego to Los Angeles – ending in Long Beach where the June 6-8 games take place. The Southern California leg of the torch run began May 27 in San Diego, and on Monday, the Los Angeles tour began with LAPD South Traffic athletes in Wilmington. In 2024, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Southern California raised $1.2 million with over 200 law enforcement agencies participating. Funds raised support Special Olympics athletes with equipment and training for the Special Olympics. On Monday, law enforcement relay teams will take turns carrying the "Flame of Hope" through the Los Angeles County communities of San Pedro, Lomita, Palos Verdes, South Bay beach cities, through LAX, and into Culver City. The relay continues Tuesday morning with the LAPD Wilshire division, picks up Wednesday through North Hollywood and Burbank, and continues Thursday through Hollywood and West LA. On Friday, LASD Compton is one of the agencies carrying the torch until the Long Beach PD carries it to the final destination at the Cal State Long Beach Pyramid. This weekend's competition consists of hundreds of local Special Olympics athletes competing in track and field, basketball, flag football and more. Opening ceremonies take place at Walter Pyramid, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.
