Woman dies after car smashes into building in Compton
A deadly crash is under investigation in Compton Monday afternoon.
Police chase: Suspect seen inhaling gas smoked out of vehicle after 5-hour standoff in Compton
A reckless DUI suspect who was seen huffing a balloon while leading officers on a pursuit through a Compton neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody shortly before 5:30 p.m. after a standoff that lasted roughly five hours.
Reckless driver DUI pursuit
Authorities are in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver in the Compton area.
Compton’s Dominguez HS campus closed after fire rips through cafeteria
The campus remains closed at Dominguez High School in Compton after a fire erupted in the school cafeteria.
Dominguez HS campus closed after fire erupts in cafeteria
A fire broke out in the cafeteria at Dominguez High School in Compton Monday night.
Police chase suspect tries to shake off 5 LASD PIT maneuvers in Compton
An hour-long car chase continues across Los Angeles County late Tuesday night.
'This guy does not care': Suspect, sparks flying and all, doesn't stop despite LASD's PIT maneuver
The police chase suspect endured four separate PIT maneuvers from LA County deputies -- and got away all four times -- in Compton.
Police chase suspect leads LASD on hour-long chase
A suspect was spotted leading LASD on an hour-long chase across LA County. At one point, the suspect plowed through the fence, not once, but twice near downtown LA. The suspect eventually made their way to Compton where they were spotted driving in circles.
Compton car-to-car shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured
One person died at the scene and another was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Family asking for public's help in solving murder of young Compton man
Cristian Flores-Padilla was shot and killed in Compton on October 14, 2022.
Man stabbed to death by relative in Compton on Christmas
A man lost his life on Christmas after he was stabbed by a family member in Compton, officials said.
Family leaving Christmas party escapes after being chased, shot at in Compton
A Southern California family is thankful to be alive after a terrifying encounter in Compton over the weekend.
Family escapes after gunman opens fire in Compton
A family is thankful to be alive after barely escaping after they were shot and chased by two gunmen in Compton.
Dog rescued from abandoned septic tank under Compton home
A German Shepherd was rescued after being trapped underneath a Compton home for several hours.
Math teacher in Compton honored ahead of College Football Playoff
As USC looks to punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff, the playoff committee is giving out grants to the champions in our community.
$4 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Compton
More than $4 million worth of illegal drugs including fentanyl and ecstasy pills were seized from a home in Compton.
Man accused of carrying axe at a Compton shopping center shot, killed by LA County deputy
A man accused of carrying an axe at a shopping center in Compton was shot and killed by Los Angeles County deputy.
Man accused of carrying axe at a Compton shopping center shot, killed by LA County deputy
A man accused of carrying an axe at a shopping center in Compton was shot and killed by Los Angeles County deputy.
Man visiting LA County gunned down while at party; reward offered for information
Donte Lee Johnson, who is from Philadelphia, was visiting friends and family in Los Angeles to attend a party in Compton.
Compton shooting leaves 1 dead
A man was found shot to death in Compton near the intersection of East Rosecrans Avenue and Avalon Boulevard, officials said.