Molotov cocktail ignites Bellflower smoke shop after shooting
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said two masked suspects entered the shop at about 4:30 a.m.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said two masked suspects entered the shop at about 4:30 a.m.
The quake was reported at about 8:40 a.m. Sunday.
The firefighter was assisting with a traffic collision near State Route 118 and the Tapo Canyon Road on-ramp in Simi Valley.
Prosecutors allege Kevin Pearsall planted hidden cameras in the locker room and recorded the audio and video of employees undressing.
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Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
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NBCLA identified the two victims on board the helicopter as aerial news reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.
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Police say they believe there could be additional victims.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters his office considered the views of Nick's siblings, Jake and Romy, when making the decision.
Citations will start to be given out in December, according to the city's public works director.
The driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, police said.
The victims were sitting in a vehicle when two men allegedly approached and shot them, the LAPD said.