Street Takeovers in South LA Under Investigation

Authorities are currently investigating a series of street takeovers that occurred in South Los Angeles late Sunday night into the early hours of Monday. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) first responded to a takeover at approximately 10 p.m. on August 18, at the intersection of Western Avenue and Imperial Highway, where video footage captured water gushing into the street due to damage to a fire hydrant. The situation escalated with a second takeover reported around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, August 19, at West Jefferson Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, near University Park. Shortly thereafter, a third incident was noted in Compton just before 2 a.m. at Atlantic Avenue and Compton Avenue, prompting responses from the Compton Sheriff's station, California Highway Patrol, and LA County Fire. A fourth takeover occurred around 3 a.m. at West 118th Street and Broadway. Upon LAPD's arrival, some suspects fled the scene, leading to a pursuit by officers. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with any of the street takeovers, and authorities have not confirmed whether the incidents are linked. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to gather more information and identify those involved.