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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Driver charged after ploughing into Los Angeles nightclub crowd, injuring 30
LOS ANGELES: A driver was charged with assault after ploughing into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early yesterday, police said, injuring 30 people, with bystanders attacking and shooting the driver before he was detained by authorities. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez, was charged on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) spokesman Rosario Cervantes said. Ramirez had been "undergoing surgery" at a local hospital after suffering a gunshot wound from the incident. "He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of LAPD," LAPD Commander Lillian Carranza told local news station KCAL. Ramirez had been kicked out of The Vermont Hollywood nightclub in East Hollywood before he deliberately rammed his vehicle into the crowd, US media reported. Based on reviewing a video of the incident, "when he hit bystanders, it was an intentional act", the 'Los Angeles Times' quoted LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes as saying. The crowd pulled Ramirez out of the car, reportedly a Nissan Versa sedan, and attacked him in the chaos that followed the car ramming, which took place around 2am, police detailed. Authorities were still searching for a gunman who shot and wounded the driver before fleeing on foot, Cervantes said. Footage posted on social media showed panicked people running outside the club and victims sprawled on a blood-stained sidewalk, while others sobbed nearby. "When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound," a police statement said. More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene in East Hollywood. "We have 30 victims, 18 females and 12 males between the ages of the mid-20s to early 30s," Carranza said. Seven were in critical condition and six were in serious condition, authorities said. Ten suffered minor injuries while seven left the hospital against medical advice. Many clubgoers were outside when the car plowed into the crowd, a taco truck and a valet stand. "They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were ... getting some food, waiting to go in. And there's also a valet line there," Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Adam Van Gerpen told ABC News. "The valet podium was taken out, the taco truck was taken out, and then a large number of people were impacted by the vehicle." At dawn yesterday, a tow truck hauled away the car, its bumper torn off. Club employees power washed the sidewalk outside The Vermont Hollywood, which had been hosting a reggae and hip-hop event. Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass called the incident "a heartbreaking tragedy". "The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning -- a full investigation into what happened is underway," she said in a statement. The Vermont Hollywood club said on social media it was "deeply saddened by the tragic incident." The area of the car ramming is near Hollywood landmarks including Sunset Boulevard and the Walk of Fame -- a sidewalk emblazoned with stars commemorating movie industry figures.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Car crashes into LA nightclub crowd, 30 injured in Hollywood incident
LOS ANGELES: A car crashed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, leaving 30 people injured. Witnesses reported that bystanders attacked and shot the driver before police detained him. The suspect was undergoing surgery and remained in stable condition, according to Lillian Carranza of the Los Angeles Police Department. 'He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department,' Carranza told KCAL. Authorities are considering charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred around 2am (0900 GMT) when the driver, reportedly in a Nissan Versa sedan, plowed into a crowd outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub. Video footage showed the driver being pulled from the vehicle, handcuffed, and beaten by bystanders. Police later confirmed he had been shot by an unidentified gunman who fled the scene. 'When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound,' a police statement said. Emergency responders, including over 100 firefighters, rushed to the scene. Carranza confirmed that among the 30 victims, 18 were female and 12 were male, ranging from their mid-twenties to early thirties. Seven were in critical condition, six in serious condition, and ten suffered minor injuries. Seven others left the hospital against medical advice. The crash also damaged a taco truck and a valet stand outside the club. 'They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were getting some food, waiting to go in,' said Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Adam Van Gerpen. By dawn, cleanup crews had power-washed the blood-stained sidewalk while a tow truck removed the damaged car. The Vermont Hollywood, which had been hosting a reggae and hip-hop event, expressed deep sadness over the incident on social media. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the event 'a heartbreaking tragedy' and assured the public that a full investigation is underway. The crash occurred near Hollywood landmarks, including Sunset Boulevard and the Walk of Fame. - AFP
Japan Times
2 days ago
- Japan Times
Car plows into Los Angeles nightclub crowd, injuring 30
A car plowed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, police said, injuring 30 people, with bystanders attacking and shooting the driver before he was detained by authorities. The suspect was "undergoing surgery" and in stable condition, Lillian Carranza from the Los Angeles Police Department said. "He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department," Carranza told local news station KCAL, adding that police were looking into charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Devastating photo shows Caitlyn Jenner's pal's crashed ATV at fatal crash site
A tragic photo shows the heartbreaking scene of Sophia Hutchins' crashed ATV after Caitlyn Jenner's friend died in an incident on Wednesday Devastating footage shows the scene where Caitlyn Jenner's manager and longtime friend died in a fatal vehicle crash. Sophia Hutchins died aged 29 after an ATV accident. Her vehicle plunged down a cliff in Malibu. It's believed her ATV struck the bumper of another moving car which then caused her to fall down a ravine. Footage from the scene showed the vehicle overturning in the brush. The clip captured by KCAL seems to show the ATV having came to a stop on top of another vehicle. In the footage, the blue Polaris ATV is seen lying on the top of another vehicle which appears to have previously gone over the cliff too. According to sources, the impact of striking another car's vehicle sent Hutchins' vehicle "'plummeting 350ft down into a ravine". Officials confirmed the fatal incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, July 2. Hutchins had been travelling in the all-terrain vehicle when it struck a moving vehicle on a twisting section of road overlooking the Pacific Coast. Emergency responders reached the scene swiftly following the incident. Sadly, however, Hutchins was declared deceased upon arrival. Authorities confirmed the pair of occupants within the other car escaped injury. It remains uncertain whether Jenner, 75, was present at her home nearby or observed the tragedy unfold. Hutchins, also a transgender woman, initially established a connection with Jenner soon after the Olympic legend publicly revealed her identity in 2015. She had regularly labelled Jenner a beacon of hope as she continued throughout her own gender transition whilst studying at Pepperdine University. It's said the pair's connection deepened over the years and soon became both a personal and working partnership. Hutchins relocated to Jenner's £2.8 million Malibu residence in 2017. Then, she subsequently assumed control of Jenner's professional affairs. This move replaced Jenner's former spouse Kris Jenner in that capacity. Hutchins had previously been open about her transgender journey, and after her transition. She had said: "I truly feel my spirit, my soul, my mind is exactly the same, I am just so much more comfortable physically. Before I transitioned I felt like, 'Yeah, I'm definitely just a girl, but I'm in the wrong body.' And I felt trapped in that body. "And I needed to have the hormones to change the body, for me, the surgeries to change the body. But for me, that's what I wanted to do, and that's what made me ultimately so at peace." Hutchins had frequently featured on Jenner's E! reality series titled I Am Cait. The show was a spin-off from Keeping Up With the Kardashians that documented Jenner's gender transition journey. Although the programme ran for just two seasons, it shared an insight to audiences of their everyday experiences together. In a heartbreaking last post, Hutchins spoke about healing. In the upload, she shared a snap of an ornament she had fixed. Captioning the post, she wrote: "From a headless cherub, missing one leg, arm, and foot, to a healing cherub. You can officially call me surgeon, Dr. Hutchins…"
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jim Hill Set For Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award
Jim Hill has been covering sports on Southland TV since the Carter administration, and he's about to get a big career honor. The KCBS/KCAL stalwart will receive the 2025 Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award. Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego made the surprise announcement during a KCAL newscast Thursday. Hill will be feted during the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards on July 26 at L.A. Skirball Cultural Center.. More from Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards Nominations Revealed Rudabeh Shahbazi Joins Pat Harvey As Co-Anchor Of CBS Los Angeles Newscasts; Sheba Turk Upped To Morning Anchor 'Jim is a legendary and beloved figure in sports broadcasting — a trusted voice and a true pioneer in Los Angeles area news,' said Abrego. 'His decades of dedication, excellence and influence have left an indelible mark on the industry; and we are proud to celebrate his extraordinary contributions to our Southland television community.' After a career in college and pro football — he played defensive back for the NFL's San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns — Hill joined CBS2 (then KNXT) as a sportscaster in 1976. He spent 11 years with the CBS O&O before moving to rival KABC-TV. After four years there, he rejoined CBS2 in March 1992 and has been at the station and its duopoly-mate KCAL ever since. He currently appears on CBS2's weekday 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts and hosts the weekend editions of Sports Central. Hill also has covered worldwide sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics and has hosted pay-per-view boxing telecasts on Showtime. Hill received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 and was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame four years later. The Governors Award is presented to an individual, company or organization that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area. Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Justin Theroux To Jason Ritter Remembering Michael Madsen: A Career In Photos 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter
