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Los Angeles police shot and killed a homeless man in the Skid Row neighborhood after failing to subdue him. That is about the only part of the story anyone agrees on despite video of the incident that has gone viral. 

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Tyga has been trying to resume his rap career since the whole Drakegate fiasco. Today was not the day to do it however, as the police halted production on his new music video and his bodyguard was whisked on away on an apparent gun charge.

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The Daniele Watts case regarding her detainment by the LAPD last week has taken several interesting turns, including photos of she and her boyfriend doing the do. However, trumping all of that is an audio clip of the boyfriend clowning Watts’ arrest and joking with the cops that responded to the call.

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The LAPD has landed in the news for the wrong thing again. This time, the police force has been accused of more racial profiling. A black actress who starred in Django Unchained was detained by LAPD officers responding to an indecent exposure call after she was seen kissing and allegedly sexing her white boyfriend.

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The scrutiny that law enforcement all across the country is facing as of late is the underlying stereotype that all Black people look alike and fit the description of the common criminal.

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While mourners seek justice for the killing of unarmed Black teenager Mike Brown in Ferguson, Mo., an unarmed Black man was killed by police in Los Angeles Monday evening. Ezell Ford was allegedly shot several times in the back by LAPD officers, according to an eyewitness.

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Los Angeles police scored a victory in their war against gangs with a massive takedown of nearly three dozen Crips gang members Thursday (August 29). Dubbed “Operation Thumbs Down,” the LAPD went after one of the city’s oldest and most notorious gangs in the Rollin’ 30s Harlem Crips.

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When it comes to Too $hort and the police, the result is usually struggle. $hort Dog was recently pulled over by the authorities, who impounded the Oakland rapper’s Porsche.

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An unidentified gunman opened fire on two LAPD officers during a morning ambush in Los Angeles Tuesday (May 25). One of the two officers was struck in the hand, the other was grazed.

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A review of Christopher Dorner’s firing found that there was no racism involved. A lawyer who reviewed the information told the Associated  Press Tuesday (June 4), that the LAPD was justified in letting go of the rogue ex-cop.  

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The man carjacked by former LAPD officer, Christopher Dorner, wants the $1 million reward up for grabs. Prior to the rogue cop’s demise, the hefty reward was put up, and has yet to be dispersed.

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A bunch of former LAPD officers are looking to have their termination cases reopened, a move spawned by the Christopher Dorner case.The ex-cop death came after a week-long shooting spree as retaliation for being fired. Now, at least six other officers are demanding that their cases be looked into.