1 hospitalized, 5 others injured in downtown LA after bar fight turns into stabbing, police say A bar fight in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a stabbing incident on Sunday afternoon, leaving one person hospitalized and five others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the 500 block of W. 7th Street, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters confirmed that the victims were found in two separate locations within the area. Los Angeles Fire Department officials told CBS Los Angeles that one individual was taken to a hospital with injuries consistent with a knife wound. The condition of the hospitalized person was not immediately disclosed. Five others were assessed by paramedics at the scene, though their injuries and current status were not specified. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to the incident or identified any suspects. Police stated that the stabbing followed a bar fight, during which a man reportedly smashed a glass bottle over another person’s head. A woman then allegedly armed herself with a knife and stabbed three individuals. Two people were taken into custody at the scene, though it remains unclear if they are connected to the incident. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division issued a warning to avoid the area near 7th Street and Flower Street as investigators worked to secure the scene. A large law enforcement presence was observed outside what appeared to be a restaurant in the vicinity, with crime scene tape surrounding the perimeter. The incident has prompted increased police activity in the downtown area, with officers conducting a thorough investigation.#los_angeles_police_department #los_angeles_fire_department #central_division #w_7th_street #flower_street
Four People Stabbed During Fight at Downtown LA Restaurant, Two Suspects in Custody Los Angeles police confirmed that four individuals were stabbed during a violent altercation at Zaya Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The incident occurred just after 5:30 p.m. at the restaurant located at 7th Street and Olive Street. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the conflict arose as a group of patrons concluded their meal, with an argument between multiple people escalating into a physical confrontation. Authorities reported that two individuals were stabbed with knives, while a third was injured by a bottle. Three victims were transported to a hospital, with one sustaining moderate injuries and the other two receiving minor wounds, including lacerations to the arms and back. However, in a later update, police clarified that a fourth person had suffered a neck laceration and fled the scene before emergency responders arrived. The whereabouts of this individual remain unknown, and their condition has not been disclosed. Initially, law enforcement stated that three people had been stabbed, but the number was revised after additional information was gathered. The two suspects involved in the attack were taken into custody at the scene, and no other individuals are currently considered at large. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the exact sequence of events and potential motives. The restaurant was temporarily closed following the incident, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. No further details about the suspects’ identities or the nature of the argument have been released.#los_angeles_police_department #zaya_restaurant #downtown_l_a #7th_street #olive_street
LA's $17M Mortgage Sting: 9 Arrested in Sophisticated 'House Stealing' Scheme Federal and local law enforcement agents conducted a coordinated operation on March 19, leading to the arrest of nine individuals in a complex mortgage fraud scheme. The investigation, spanning Southern California and beyond, involved the FBI, Los Angeles Police Department, and multiple other agencies. The operation targeted a group accused of stealing personal identifying information from elderly victims to fraudulently secure loans backed by real estate properties. The arrests followed a years-long investigation led by the FBI’s Eurasian Organized Crime Task Force, with support from the IRS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and local law enforcement agencies. Authorities revealed that the suspects used stolen identities to access property records in areas such as Santa Monica, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Westwood, and Chinatown. The scheme allegedly allowed them to secure approximately $6 million in loans, despite misleading private lenders about the legitimacy of the collateral. During a raid in North Hollywood, agents surrounded a residence and arrested one suspect, who was taken into custody after walking out of the home in pajamas with his hands raised. The property, described as recently remodeled, had several luxury vehicles parked outside. The operation was the first of several simultaneous arrests across multiple jurisdictions, with additional suspects still at large. Prosecutors detailed the group’s method as a multi-step process involving identity theft, property fraud, and financial manipulation. The suspects allegedly created fraudulent businesses to channel illicit funds, using stolen identities to obtain high-value real estate loans.#fbi #los_angeles_police_department #irs #us_postal_inspection_service #eurasian_organized_crime_task_force
Startling 2-Vehicle Crash on Tamarack Avenue and Sheldon Street Injures 1 A collision involving two vehicles occurred on Monday night at the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Sheldon Street in Los Angeles, resulting in one person being injured. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash involved a police vehicle and another car. Responders transported a 30-year-old woman to a hospital, though the extent of her injuries was not disclosed. The incident led to the temporary closure of the intersection, disrupting traffic in the area. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances of the crash, stating that the events leading to the collision remain unclear. Investigators are continuing their efforts to determine the cause of the accident. No further information was provided at this time, and the public was advised to await updates as the investigation progresses.#los_angeles #tamarack_avenue #sheldon_street #los_angeles_police_department #intersection
