Crime Stories

14 killed in weekend violence in L.A. County

Most of the homicides are shootings in high-crime areas. Many of the cases are gang-related, law enforcement authorities say.
By Andrew Blankstein - Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
June 10, 2008


Violence on the streets of Los Angeles County took 14 lives this weekend, underscoring the struggles of local law enforcement in dealing with a rise in homicides this year.

The bloodshed continued Monday, when two people were shot near the Blue Line light rail line near Wilmington Avenue and Imperial Highway. The shooting occurred after 3 p.m., and the victims were taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. The victims' conditions were not immediately known.

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