Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates   Law Enforcement News Dramatic video shows injured LAPD officer carried from pursuit crash A police pursuit ended in a violent crash late Friday night, injuring two Los Angeles Police Department officers and two civilians in South Los Angeles, officials confirmed. According to LAPD, officers from the Central Division were chasing a stolen black Cadillac Escalade around 11:14 p.m. when their patrol vehicle collided with a yellow Ford Mustang at the intersection of 98th Street and Avalon Boulevard in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood. The impact damaged both cars, leaving the front of the LAPD cruiser smoking and its airbags deployed. Dramatic video obtained by KTLA shows moments after the crash when one of the officers, seemingly dazed, is lying on the pavement next to the open driver’s door. His partner, appearing disoriented, steps out seconds later and puts her hands on her knees as fellow officers rush in from multiple directions. In the footage, several officers can be seen dragging the first injured officer across the roadway to safety on the sidewalk next to the badly damaged Mustang while sirens wail and steam billows from the wreckage. Within minutes, more than two dozen patrol units flood the intersection as emergency crews work under flashing red and blue lights. KTLA 5 Man Shot to Death Near High School in North Hollywood A man in his 20s was shot to death near East Valley High School in North Hollywood, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday near Vineland Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said the victim was approached by two suspects. One of them shot the victim before both fled the scene on foot. Paramedics rushed the young man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. It was not immediately known if the shooting was gang-related. Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the LAPD’s North Hollywood station at 818-754-8300, or 877-527-3247 during non-business hours or on weekends. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. MyNewsLA Search underway for gunman who shot three teenagers in Sun Valley Authorities are searching for a gunman who opened fire at three teenagers in Sun Valley on Friday evening before fleeing in a silver car, authorities said. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the reported shooting at 5:37 p.m. Officers found three male teens who had been shot near Vineland Avenue and Arminta Street. The victims, all between 16 and 18 years old, suffered non-life threatening wounds and were taken to hospitals. The shooter, described as a man in black clothing, was last seen fleeing eastbound on Arminta Street toward Vineland Avenue, according to an LAPD spokesperson. He is believed to be driving a silver Lexus RX SUV and may be armed with a handgun. Los Angeles Times Hit-and-run suspects flee on foot after LAPD pursuit in Mid-City area Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit near the Mid-City area of Central Los Angeles on Saturday night when the suspects bailed on foot. It's unclear where the chase began, but LAPD officials told CBS News Los Angeles that the suspect was wanted for a hit-and-run collision. They did not provide specifics on that incident. At around 9:50 p.m., the driver and two passengers jumped out of the car, near Buckingham Road and St. Charles Place, and ran from the area on foot. LAPD officers were following close behind. They fled from the car while it was still in motion, which caused it to crash into a gate. At least two of the suspects were taken into custody within five minutes, police said. CBS 2 Autistic Girl, 13, Missing from Panorama City The Los Angeles Police Department asked the public for help locating a 13-year-old girl who went missing Saturday from the Panorama City area and has issued a CARE Alert to help locate her. Vivian Anguino was last seen about 10 a.m. Saturday leaving her home in the 15200 block of Parthenia Street, the LAPD stated. Anguino suffers from autism and is nonverbal, police said. A CARE Alert stands for Child Abduction Regional Emergency Alert, however, the LAPD did not say whether Anguino had been abducted. She is Hispanic, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, brown shoes and carrying a pink tote bag. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call the LAPD’s Mission Area watch commander at 818-838-9800 or dial 911. MyNewsLA Man engaging in ‘suspicious behavior' toward women in Studio City, police warn Police are warning women in the Studio City area of a man involved in what officers describe as “suspicious behavior.” Several social media reports of a middle-aged man asking women for help moving boxes into his vehicle have been flagged to the Los Angeles Police Department, it said in a statement on Friday. The department described the behavior as a “scam” and warned women to call police if they come into contact with him. A detailed description of the man in question was not provided. “Trust your instincts and remove yourself from situations that feel uncomfortable,” LAPD said in a statement. “Stay cautious of unsolicited approaches—scammers and predators often appear friendly, helpful, or overly urgent. Never feel pressured to make quick decisions, and always remain alert.” LAPD added that detectives are investigating the matter and have met with women who’ve been targeted by the man. Anyone else who believes they’ve been targeted is asked to contact LAPD’s North Hollywood Division at 818-754-8300. NBC 4 LAPD warns Jeep Wrangler owners after increase in vehicle thefts Los Angeles Police Department officers have issued a warning to Westside residents after noticing a "troubling rise" in vehicle thefts, specifically those involving Jeep Wranglers. Police say that newer model Wranglers are being more frequently targeted, especially in the West Los Angeles region, according to a community alert shared by LAPD's Wilshire Station on social media. They say that the alleged thieves are breaking windows to gain entry before starting the cars and driving away "within minutes." "Factory-installed GPS systems are often disabled, making recovery difficult," police noted. A list of tips was provided to help Jeep owners protect their vehicles. Officers advised people to install a secondary, hidden GPS tracker, use a steering wheel lock or brake pedal lock, park in well-lit areas with security cameras and consider installing an aftermarket kill switch or immobilizer. "Don't rely solely on factory security systems—they're being bypassed," LAPD said. Police asked anyone who may know more to contact detectives at [email protected] or (310) 444-1505. CBS 2 More than 400 arrested by FBI Boston in nationwide ‘effort to crush violent crime’ More than 400 people were arrested by the FBI Boston division over the summer in a nationwide “effort to crush violent crime.” The FBI called “Operation Summer Heat” a “record-setting” operation as it aimed to remove gang members, drug traffickers, child predators and bank robbers from the streets starting on June 24 and lasting until Sept. 20. FBI Boston ranked third among the FBI’s field offices in total arrests during this nationwide operation, according to a press release. FBI Boston arrested 404 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island , took 129 drugs, recovered 38 weapons and identified or located 27 children. Specifically in Western Massachusetts, the FBI targeted neighborhood-based gangs operating in Holyoke and open-air drug dealing at locations where there have been shootings. There were 52 arrests, multiple guns taken and drugs were seized, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine. Two Massachusetts men were arrested in connection with a United States Postal Service (USPS) inspection with the FBI in Revere. And about 73 kilos of cocaine worth an estimated street value of over $1 million were seized. PoliceOne Public Safety News Hospital needs help identifying man found injured in downtown Los Angeles A hospital needs help identifying a patient who was found injured in downtown Los Angeles. The male patient is around 50 years old, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center. He was found injured near 5th and San Pedro and has been hospitalized since Oct. 3. He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 141 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair in braids. He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social workers Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877 or Jessica Barahona at 323-409-3758. The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254. KTLA 5 LAFD says remnants of New Year's Day blaze were 'undetectable' before Palisades Fire Since the Los Angeles Fire Department is still not answering ABC7 On Your Side Investigates' specific questions on how it mopped up the Lachman Fire, we spent the day digging. The ABC7 On Your Side Investigates team combed through hours of public meetings to see what LAFD leaders said about the Lachman Fire in the past. We went through a Jan. 16 community meeting held in Westwood when the anger was still raw. At the event, the people of the Pacific Palisades were already asking then-Chief Kristin Crowley if there was any connection between the Jan.1 Lachman Fire and the Jan. 7 Palisades Fire. "I can look you in the eye and tell you that, full disclosure, if that is indeed what they find out, we will tell you that," Crowley told the crowd. At that same community meeting, then-LAFD Assistant Chief Joe Everett for the West Bureau, which includes the Palisades, told the crowd he was out of town on New Year's, but was on the phone with the Lachman Fire Incident Commander. ABC 7 ‘Winter-like storm’ could hit Southern California late Monday through Wednesday A “winter-like” storm will sweep across Southern California late Monday into Wednesday, bringing the chance of “significant” rainfall, the National Weather Service said Sunday. Most of the rain is expected to occur Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, potentially creating a headache for commuters. Rainfall totals during that time could range from three-quarters of an inch to 1½ inches, said Richard Thompson, meteorologist for the weather service. Mountain and foothill areas could see up to 3½ inches of rain. Rainfall rates could be half an inch or more per hour, leading the weather service to put burn areas on flood watch from Monday night to Tuesday afternoon, he said. There’s also a chance of thunderstorms and strong and gusty winds. Though it is early in the season, it’s not unheard of to get a storm or two in October, Thompson said.“Usually our Octobers are dry,” he said, “but we do get storms from time to time.” The early-season-storm forecast coincides with the official return of La Niña, a climate pattern usually responsible for driving drought in Southern California. Los Angeles Times Local Government News Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner expected to announce run for mayor Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner is expected to announce his plans to run for mayor of Los Angeles, Eyewitness News has learned. Beutner, 65, is an investment banker and philanthropist who ran the city's school district from 2018-21. His expected candidacy means he will run against current Mayor Karen Bass, who is seeking a second four-year term in June. Beutner questioned Bass' record on crime and development issues, but focused his most withering criticism on her response to January's devastating Palisades Fire, telling the Los Angeles Times that the city showed a "failure of leadership" as historically strong winds spread flames through the expensive coastal enclave, gutting thousands of homes and killing 12 people. The fire damaged Beutner's house, and his mother-in-law's home was destroyed. An after-action report issued by the Los Angeles Fire Department last week said the department experienced poor communication, inexperienced leadership, a lack of resources and an ineffective process for recalling firefighters back to work during the crisis. In light of the report, Bass has promised to make changes. ABC 7 About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents more than 8,700 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. 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