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—San Fernando: D.H. Peligro, the longstanding drummer of punk band Dead Kennedys who also briefly worked as a drummer for the Red Hot Chile Peppers, died at his Los Angeles home on Friday, apparently due to accidentally hitting his head during a fall in the bathroom. [TMZ]
—Downtown: A woman's nude, dead body was discovered near the railroad tracks under the Fourth Street Bridge on Sunday evening. Homicide detectives were sent to the scene to investigate. [CBS]
—Westlake: A man was shot in the face while sitting at a bus stop at West 8th Street and South Union early on Saturday morning. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. [KTLA]
—Palmdale: Two people were killed in a stabbing attack at a Palmdale Kohl's store on Thursday. According to one report, the victims and suspect began arguing after the latter asked for help with his vehicle. [CBS]