LAPD Shootings | Escort Death: Crime Roundup Near Brentwood

BRENTWOOD, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Brentwood area this week.

Ving Rhames Recounts Frightening Santa Monica Police Encounter

Ving Rhames said there were at least four officers and a police dog at his Santa Monica house.

LAPD Shootings Of Bystanders Prompt Changes

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said the department is reviewing less-lethal options after two bystanders were killed by officers this month.

Deep Pocketed Donor Won't Be Charged In Escort's Overdose Death

No charges will be filed against Democratic donor Ed Buck relating to the drug-overdose death of a young man in his West Hollywood home.

Indiana Man Who Tried To Take Weapons To WeHo Pride Sentenced

The 22-year-old was on his way to LA Pride when he was arrested with weapons, ammunition and bomb-making materials found in his car.

Police Seek Witnesses In Pacific Palisades Homicide

A man in his 30s had been stabbed and dumped along a Pacific Palisades hillside Saturday, according to police.

Woman Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Man In Unincorporated Malibu

Authorities are investigating to determine the motive for the shooting, according to reports.

Body Found Off Side Of Road Near Malibu

The deceased was found in an unincorporated area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Investigators Seek Public's Help With Info About Artist's Assault

Malibu artist/carpenter Stafford Taylor was found near death next to the library after he was reported missing following a July 4th party.

Home Invasion Reported At French Montana's Calabasas Home

At least two armed robbers entered the rapper's house that's located in a gated community, according to reports.

Widow Of Murdered Camper Pleads For Help Finding Husband's Killer

Tristan Thomas Beaudette was shot to death while camping with his two young daughters at Malibu Creek State Park.

At-Risk Elderly Man Goes Missing In West Hollywood

The 82-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic was last seen at his home about noon Tuesday.

Two Officers Injured In Chase Crash By Westfield Topanga

A police chase ended in a crash and an arrest near the Westfield Topanga shopping center.

Crews Knockdown Apartment Garage Fire In Venice

Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading from the garage into the apartment building.

Community Reacts To Mar Vista Homeless Camp Shooting

Police are looking for two men, who opened fire at a Mar Vista homeless encampment, wounding one man.

Woman Critically Injured In Venice House Fire

The Los Angeles Fire Department Arson Squad was called to investigate the early morning house fire.

Man Shot Several Times In Venice, Shooter At Large

A man suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Venice Friday, but the motive for the shooting remains unknown.

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