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Los Angeles City Mayor Reflects on Breonna Taylor Case Settlement; “More Work For Justice Has To Be Done.”

Betti Halsell Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2020

Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke of transforming relationships and making investments in programs that foster progressive and mindful behavior among the community. He called for the city to double their efforts in building a strong connection between resident and public officials. Garcetti stated, “As we process today’s news, lets stay mindful of the words determination and peace that Breonna’s family has shared with us, day after day, that courage that they have shown. Let’s keep saying her name, lets never give up the fight for justice…”

National

Black therapist says police shot him with his hands raised

Terry Spencer, Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

A black therapist who was trying to calm an autistic man in the middle of the street says he was shot by police even though he had his hands in the air and repeatedly told them that no one was armed.

Local News

Garcetti: ‘LAPD to Get Extra Resources to Keep them Safe’

City News ServiceJuly 21, 2016

The Los Angeles Police Department will get extra resources to make sure its officers are safe and supported following the killings of three law enforcement officers and the wounding of three others in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mayor Eric Garcetti said on July 17.

Local News

Rash of Gang Shootings Occur in South Los Angeles

Shirley Hawkins, Contributing WriterApril 14, 2016

The Southwest Area Community-Police Advisory Board met on April 4 to discuss a rash of gang shootings that recently occurred in South Los Angeles. “In March, we had four shootings which resulted in two homicides,” said Southwest Division Area Commanding Officer Captain Gerald Woodyard.

National News

Freddie Gray’s family settles with city for $6.4M

Associated PressSeptember 9, 2015

The family of Freddie Gray, who died after being critically injured in police custody, reached a tentative $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with the city of Baltimore, resolving civil claims about a week after the first hearing in the criminal case against six police officers, officials said Tuesday.