Crime & Safety
This Week In Crime: South Gate & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the South Gate area.
SOUTH GATE, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the South Gate area this week. Here's the roundup:
Skateboarding Woman, 62, Struck And Killed On PCH
The skateboarder was hit by an SUV and then run over by a minivan in Long Beach, authorities said Friday. Doctors were unable to save her.
Carjacking Suspect In Custody; Allegedly Shot At Long Beach Cops
The man allegedly shot at officers then carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint, leading police on a short chase, according to reports.
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Big Rig Overturns, Closures On 91 & 605 Freeways
California Highway Patrol advised motorists that the closure was expected to last three hours.
Veterans Targeted In New Insurance Agent Scam
In some cases, veterans may have to repay the government for benefits they were not entitled to receive.
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Burning Yacht Kills Elderly Man In San Pedro
Firefighters found the man in critical condition aboard a 70-foot yacht that had caught fire.
Photo via Matt Popovich on Unsplash
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