Author: Andrew Villanueva

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Two people have died in a building fire in Long Beach Thursday night. A two-alarm building fire left two critically injured and one fatally wounded in Long Beach. The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m., Thursday night, at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and E Esther St.Upon arrival, Long Beach Fire Department forced entry into an abandoned auto garage that was turned into an apparent transient encampment. Two victims were located in full cardiac arrest and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A third victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Arson investigators were called to the scene…

WILMINGTON, Calif. – Four people were hospitalized after being exposed to a gas leak Thursday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 2100 block of E. Pacific Coast Highway about 6:40 a.m. due to reports of a gas leak at Marathon Petroleum Refinery, this morning.  The gases were reported to be butane and hydrogen sulfide, according to Nicholas Prange of the LAFD. Crews shut down the leak, and there was no evacuation order involving the nearby community, Prange said. “The hazardous materials risk has been mitigated,” Prange said. Paramedics transported four patients: a 40-year-old man in serious condition;…

LOS ANGELES – A man died after being shot early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 10000 block of S. Main Street around 12:30 a.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The man was found in the parking lot of a liquor store close to its front door. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectives were continuing their efforts to identity the suspect(s), and urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the Robbery- Homicide…

HARBOR CITY, Calif. – Two people were injured after a vehicle collision with a motorcycle Wednesday night. Photo: Andrew Villanueva Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a call of a traffic collision about 9:30 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway, west of the 110 freeway. Upon arrival, LAFD advised one patient was trapped in a vehicle that was stuck on its side and the motorcyclist was down in the street. The rider was immediately transported to a local hospital in critical condition. According to LAFD Media Relations, the driver had to be physically extricated from their car and then transported to a…

WILMINGTON, Calif. – Two teens have been injured after being shot Tuesday night. Photo: Andrew Villanueva Los Angeles police officers responded to the 700 block of West D. Street about 7 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. An unknown suspect fired shots from a vehicle then fled the scene. The victims were self-transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. The incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. on the 700 block of W. D St.  The investigation was continuing, and anyone with information on the case was urged to call 877-LAPD-247. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – A person was fatally injured in a traffic collision Monday night. Photo: Andrew Villanueva The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the intersection of 2nd St. and Pacific Ave around 7:20 p.m. for reports of a traffic collision between a driver and motorcyclist. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another person was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Two are in custody following an LAPD pursuit of shooting suspects. Photo: Andrew Villanueva Shortly before 6 p.m., Officers responded to the area of Sepulveda st and Mesa, for a shooting that struck one victim.  Moments later, officers located a suspect vehicle and pursued them through the streets of Wilmington. An hours-long perimeter was established in the area of the 1300 block of Don St. where the suspects crashed and fled. Two were taken into custody and the shooting victim was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – A suspect is in custody after an hours-long barricade Wednesday night in San Pedro. Photo: Andrew Villanueva Authorities responded to a call about 6 p.m. about a possible shooting on 7th Street near Gaffey. Initial reports indicated a verbal altercation led to a shooting involving a resident and pedestrians. Upon arrival, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division established a perimeter around the residence with the aid of SWAT and K-9 units. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. The victim was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition. Andrew…

CARSON, Calif. – A person was found shot in Carson Saturday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to Campaign Driver near Del Amo Blvd. around 4 p.m. after receiving a call about a possible victim. Deputies from the Carson Station were also dispatched to a report of shots fired call. Upon arrival, they encountered a person suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hosptial with unknown injuries. The suspect remains at large. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com.

LONG BEACH, Calif. – One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Long Beach. The pursuit was initiated by Seal Beach Police Department shortly after 8 p.m. and came to a fatal conclusion near the intersection of E. Second Street and E. Pacific Coast Highway. The initial report stated a female and an infant were injured in the collision. Upon arrival, Long Beach Fire Department requested additional units for as many as 7 patients; one needing extrication from a vehicle. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Andrew…

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – There are unconfirmed reports a person jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles Port Police are currently on the scene of an alleged suicide at the Evergreen Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. Shortly before noon, an unknown subject allegedly parked their vehicle on the Vincent Thomas Bridge, that overlooks the terminal, and then jumped off. A SIG alert has been issued for 2 hours due to police activity on the Eastbound side of the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Story is still developing. Andrew Villanueva is a contributing writer for 2UrbanGirls.com.

LONG BEACH, Calif. – A driver is expected to survive after crashing into a building Saturday evening, according to authorities. Photo: Andrew Villanueva A person was transported in unknown condition, and two sustained minor injuries, in a vehicle-vs-structure collision that occurred at a Long Beach Pizzeria.  The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on the corner of Willow St. and Chestnut Ave. Upon arrival, LBFD located 3 victims that sustained injuries in the wreck, but only one needed to be transported to a local hospital.  Building and Safety Inspectors have been called to the business to assess the damages done…

LOS ANGELES – A person has died in a traffic collision early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Photo: Chris Villanueva Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Florence ave after receiving a call of a two-vehicle collision around 1:00 a.m. Upon arrival, LAFD confirmed two patients were trapped in the collision and one was possibly fatally wounded. KeyNews TV After reaching both victims, one was pronounced deceased on the scene. The surviving victim was transported in an unknown condition. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance…

TORRANCE, Calif. – A pedestrian was killed in a multiple-vehicle crash in Torrance, authorities said Sunday. Photo: Andrew Villanueva Emergency personnel responded to the area of Crenshaw Blvd. near 187th Pl. shortly after 11 p.m., for a pedestrian who was struck by multiple vehicles The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The drivers remained on the scene and assisted with the investigation.  The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – A pedestrian was killed early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Andrew Villanueva Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call for a traffic collision about 12:40 a.m. at Pacific Ave near Front Street. Upon arrival, emergency personnel pronounced the victim deceased. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver does not appear to have remained on the scene. Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at…