The Latest Breaking News from LAPD

Armie Hammer breaks silence on sexual abuse allegations: ‘I used people’

Actor tells Air Mail he was sexually abused by his youth pastor at age 13 and denies any criminal wrongdoing

The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2023

LA police prevent possible mass shooting and seize weapons cache in apartment raid

LAPD found high-powered rifles, shotguns and handguns at high-rise apartment facing public park in Hollywood

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

LAPD Chief Michel Moore receives second 5-year term

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday reappointed Chief Michel Moore to a second term as head of one of nation’s largest police departments.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

LAPD widens investigation into source of racist City Hall leak

LOS ANGELES — Information obtained by Los Angeles police from search warrants served on Twitter and Reddit has led detectives to additional investigative avenues as they work to uncover who recorded a meeting between three L.A. City Council members and a labor leader that was filled with racist and offensive…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 17, 2023

Faced with shrinking ranks, LAPD looks to rehire retired officers

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department is making a simple but unusual pitch to its retired cops: Come back. Please.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023

Keenan Anderson, cousin of a BLM founder, was a highly respected DC high school teacher. How did he end up ‘tasered to death’ by the LAPD?

Keenan Anderson begged for help from LAPD police officers. Instead, he was pinned down, tasered and died after suffering a cardiac arrest. His cousin Patrisse Cullors tells Bevan Hurley she hopes his death finally leads to meaningful police reform.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

A cousin of a prominent Black Lives Matter founder died after being tased by police

Keenan Anderson, a 31-year-old teacher and father, flagged down police after a traffic collision. He was chased, held down by multiple officers and tased for over 90 seconds as he begged for help.

WEKU · Jan 14, 2023

LAPD’s repeated tasing of teacher who later died appears excessive, experts say

LOS ANGELES — Videos released this week of a teacher who died after Los Angeles police discharged a Taser on him at least six times on a Venice street raises serious concerns about the officers’ tactics, law enforcement experts who reviewed the tapes said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 14, 2023

Keenan Anderson, cousin of a BLM founder, was a highly respected DC high school teacher. How did he end up ‘tasered to death’ by the LAPD?

Keenan Anderson begged for help from LAPD police officers. Instead, he was pinned down, tasered and died after suffering a cardiac arrest. His cousin Patrisse Cullors tells Bevan Hurley she hopes his death finally leads to meaningful police reform.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Cousin of BLM co-founder killed by LAPD

Keenan Anderson, a high school English teacher, suffered cardiac arrest after police repeatedly used a taser on him

Salon · Jan 13, 2023