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Parole Violator Arrested After Standoff And Fall From South LA Rooftop

A SWAT team was called Tuesday night to try and persuade a possible murder suspect to come down from a rooftop in the Crenshaw District.

2013/01/23

Boy, 16, Found Unconscious In High School Swimming Pool

A 16-year-old boy nearly drowned in a swimming pool at a South L.A. high school Monday afternoon.

2013/01/21

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In South Los Angeles

A pedestrian has been fatally struck by a Metro Blue Line train in South Los Angeles.

2013/01/11

Public’s Help Sought In Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who was caught on surveillance robbing a South Los Angeles business.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/03

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Autopsy To Determine If Man Who Died In House Fire Was Murdered

Officials said Tuesday that an autopsy was pending to determine if a man who was found dead in a South Los Angeles house fire was the victim of foul play.

2012/12/25

Picture depicting entrance of police station handling a statewide Amber Alert that was issued and then cancelled after the child was located. (credit: CBS)

South LA Girl Found Safe Following Statewide Amber Alert

A statewide Amber Alert for a 7-year-old South Los Angeles girl ended Sunday with a suspect in custody.

2012/11/04

Former Miramonte Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Molestation To Stand Trial

A former teacher at Miramonte Elementary School near South Los Angeles will stand trial on charges that he molested a student.

2012/09/28

Vigil Held For Teen Whose Body Was Found Burning On South LA Street

A candlelight vigil was held Saturday evening for the teen whose body was found burning on 94th street last Monday evening.

2012/09/22

An early morning fire at a former church in Compton caused extensive damage on Sept. 22, 2012. (credit: CBS)

Overnight Fire Guts Former Church Building In Compton

Authorities say a fire at a former church in Compton is being investigated as possible arson.

2012/09/22

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Body Found Burning On Street In South LA

A person was found burning in the street Monday in South L.A., an official reported.

2012/09/17

Bank Robbery Suspects Dump Cash During Downtown LA Pursuit

An hour-long pursuit with four bank robbery suspects led authorities across Los Angeles County before finally coming to a close in South LA.

2012/09/12

South LA School Staff, Parents To Talk Safety After Crash Injures 14

Crisis counselors were meeting with students at Main Street Elementary about emotional issues stemming from what police said appears to be a tragic accident.

2012/08/30

The decomposed bodies of Ishmael Townsend's girlfriend and her son were discovered in this South LA apartment. (credit: CBS)

Man, 41, Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Live-In Girlfriend, Her Son

A 41-year-old man accused of murdering his live-in girlfriend and her 11-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday.

2012/07/19

US Bank Accused Of Being A Slumlord To South LA, San Fernando Valley Homes

The city of Los Angeles is suing US Bank, the fifth largest bank in the country, accusing it of being a slumlord for homes in South LA and the San Fernando Valley.

2012/07/17

Candlelight Vigil Held For 14-Year-Old Gunned Down While Watching Fireworks

An emotional candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening outside the South Los Angeles home where a 14-year-old was gunned down on July 4th while watching fireworks.

2012/07/12