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—Palms: El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos was broken into this morning and posted security video footage of three thieves methodically breaking the glass doors to sneak into the business before running out with their arms full. A co-owner of the taqueria (a favorite of L.A. TACO's and a mainstay on our 69 Best Tacos In L.A. list) tells us, “They took the safe and register. Cash tips for the employees were in there also. Just sad how people target small businesses. Every penny counts.” Please support! [Upachef/Instagram]
—Koreatown: 17-year-old Dylan Martinez was shot and killed on Tuesday night as he sat in his car with a friend in Koreatown. An unknown suspect approached them and reportedly demanded property from the vehicle's two occupants, who police believe were just looking for a place to eat. As the driver panicked and tried to drive away, the suspect is said to have opened fire, striking Martinez, who was later pronounced dead by paramedics. [CBS]
—Irwindale: A SUV that crashed off the 210 Freeway this morning and landed on nearby train tracks was then struck by a Metrolink train. No injuries were reported, as the driver had left the scene before the collision and no Metrolink passengers were reported to be hurt. [NBC]
—Whittier: Police detectives Cynthia Lopez and Salvador Murillo were charged with assault yesterday over allegations that they shot a fleeing, unarmed suspect twice in his back in 2020, severing his spine and paralyzing him from the waist down. [LAT]