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Compton residents say street takeovers have become common; LASD to partner with CHP to stop looting
LASD said deputies “couldn’t intervene with the giant takeover groups for safety concerns” and because they were “outnumbered.”
COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) — Sheriff’s deputies in Compton have returned to their patrol duties Monday following a chaotic weekend that involved a series of street takeovers and a mob of looters that left a trail of destruction at local stores.
And, law enforcement officials say they are developing partnerships and a plan to stop the increasingly common occurrence of street takeovers in Compton.
Video captured a wild scene at an Arco gas station near Alondra Boulevard and Central Avenue early Sunday morning where a large group was caught on video bum-rushing an Arco gas station and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise, all while the clerk on duty hid inside.
The video shows one man breaking the glass door while dozens of looters crowd behind him. Moments later, the group was seen grabbing everything from drinks, snacks, alcohol and even condoms.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told Eyewitness News thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen and serious damage was done to the store.
Investigators said shots were fired about a block away from the store raid though no injuries were reported. Meanwhile, staff at the gas station told ABC7 the clerk who hid in the bathroom is doing okay.
Residents of Compton say the street takeovers have become a frequent problem in the area in which the looting took place, and they say the scenes captured at the Arco were bound to happen at some point.
“This intersection, this goes down 2 to 3 nights a week. We hear the motors roaring, if you’re close by you probably can’t breathe after they got going,” said Ricky Finley, a resident of Compton.
Deputies with LASD’s Compton station had been responding to several illegal street takeovers earlier in the night Saturday, LASD said.
Investigators said the two largest takeovers took place at the intersections of Long Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue and near the gas station looting incident.
Both incidents involved illegal street racers with up to 500 people involved, investigators said. LASD said the two incidents both ended with break-ins and vandalism, including a break-in at a laundromat.
Though Compton station deputies had been responding to various incidents through the night, LASD said they are “currently limited with their staffed personnel” and “couldn’t intervene with the giant takeover groups for safety concerns” and because they were “outnumbered.”
“That’s our number one problem is not having the personnel, the units to respond to street takeovers. If we have those personnel respond to just street takeovers there’s no one else left,” said Deputy Miguel Meza of the LASD.
But LASD says amid the short staffing, they’re taking action to try and turn the tide, especially since the city has seen a big spike in robberies and burglaries since the end of 2021.
“We’re going to partner with CHP and LAPD to help us conduct several operations in Compton and other areas to avoid these street takeovers from occurring,” said Meza.
One person was detained, but no arrests have been made.
Meanwhile, Compton residents fear it’ll happen again.
“The people who did this, I don’t think they are Compton residents,” said Kevin Evans. “We don’t tear up our own city like this.”
Compton City Councilmember Jonathan Bowers also blamed outsiders for the looting and vandalism but said the city needs to do more to stop the illegal and dangerous street takeovers.
“I am totally disgusted,” he said. “I’m just upside down behind this. These kids coming in our city and just destroying it like this. In my opinion, the city has not done enough to quell this issue. There are other alternatives and ways to deal with this and I feel like we put it on the back burner and we’re dragging our feet as this thing is getting worse.”
On Sunday evening, officials were able to intervene early and prevent another night of looting and street takeovers from taking place.
Anyone with information on the incidents is urged to contact the sheriff’s department.
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It is with a heavy heart I have to share some sad news. Tiger McKee, long-time author of American Handgunner’s “Tactics and Training” column, has passed away.
While Tiger has graced the pages of American Handgunner and the Tactical Wire with his insightful teachings on personal defense, concealed carry and firearm-related tactics, he’s perhaps best known for his lifelong commitment to being a student. This “always learning” mentality was behind the success and reputation of his ShootRite Firearms Training Academy in Langston, Ala.
Tiger racked up accolades from recognition, including expert ratings on pistol and rifle from none other than Col. Jeff Cooper of Gunsite Academy and teaching certifications from Thunder Ranch and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But it was always his self-described “lifelong student” approach that made him so relatable.
You could spot one of Tiger’s guns a mile away. While well cared for, they were tools, and he used them – a lot.
The cosmetic wear and tear offers plenty of proof.
Tiger has been a prolific writer, publishing hundreds of “how-to” articles on self-defense and shooting techniques. I addition to his magazine and newsletter work, he found time to publish two successful books — “The Book of Two Guns: The Martial Art of the 1911 Pistol and AR Carbine” and “AR-15 Skills and Drills: Learn How To Run Your AR Like A Pro.”
Tiger has been doing lots of work with the classic Hi-Power recently, performing his own customizations
to make it “just right” for his personal tastes. Again, no safe queens in his stable.
Tiger was never afraid to pick up the file and take it to a shiny, brand-new pistol.
Making it “just right” for hard use was always the number one priority.
In recent years, Tiger’s passion expanded to DIY gunsmithing and customization. You may have noticed more and more articles in American Handgunner and some of our special editions highlighting Tiger’s shop work on revolvers, Hi-Power pistols, and more.
We’ve got a couple of articles he’s completed recently that will be highlighted in upcoming editions of American Handgunner, so please keep an eye out. I know of no better way to honor the man than to share his work.
Tiger will be missed. He was a true gentleman who was truly a joy to work with.
This tragic news is just breaking, so we’ll share as we learn more about arrangements and honorarium opportunities.
Henry Repeating Arms announced the company’s first foray into the world of wheelguns with the introduction of the Henry Big Boy Revolver.
The perfect sidekick for owners of the Henry Big Boy rifle, the Henry Big Boy Revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special.
The traditional double-action revolver is available in two different grip configurations – the larger, flared Gunfighter style or the more compact, rounded Birdshead style.
The Big Boy Revolver borrows design cues from its rifle counterpart with deep and polished blueing on the medium-sized steel frame, 6-round quick-release cylinder, and 4” barrel, grip panels cut from genuine American walnut, and a polished brass trigger guard that wraps all way around the grip to the top of the backstrap. The fixed notch rear sight and interchangeable front blade sights with different heights provide a traditional revolver sight picture.
SPECS
Big Boy Revolver w/ Birdshead Grip
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
• Action: Double-Action / Single-Action
• Overall Length: 9 inches
• Barrel Length: 4 inches
• Weight: 34 ounces
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Sights: Screw-On Post (Front); Fixed Notch (Rear)
• MSRP: $928
Big Boy Revolver w/ Gunfighter Grip
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
• Action: Double-Action / Single-Action
• Overall Length: 9.5 inches
• Barrel Length: 4 inches
• Weight: 35 ounces
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Sights: Screw-On Post (Front); Fixed Notch (Rear)
• MSRP: $928
For more information on the Henry Big Boy Revolver, visit HenryUSA.com.
LOCALS in Louisiana were left stunned to find one of Putin’s prized T-90 tanks that was seized by Ukranian forces parked at a truck stop.
The monstrous military vehicle was dumped in a parking lot off the Interstate 10 highway after being shipped over to the United States.
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Employees at Peto’s Travel Center and Casino in Roanoke were stunned when they saw the terrifying tank plonked outside.
A shipping label on the side of the barrel of the main gun suggests it may have been shipped over from Gdynia, Poland.
Open source intelligence trackers claim the T-90A tank was captured by Ukrainian forces last September amid Russia’s disastrous invasion.
The formidable Russian motor was left unattended at the truck stop for several days, leaving passing drivers baffled.
The state-of-the-art tank was being hauled across the state of Louisiana when the transmission on the truck suddenly went out.
The driver had to go to Houston to replace his mode of transport and asked staff at Peto’s if he could leave the tank there until he returned, according to The Drive.
Assistant manager Valerie Mott said: “I’ve been here seven years. I’ve never seen [a tank] here before.”
She said the truck stop was under the watchful eye of security guards 24 hours a day in case any military fanatics got too giddy.
The T-90 still boasted some explosive reactor armor containers on the turret, but had been stripped of its deadly machine guns.
The tank seems to have sustained some damage to its front and rear fenders, as well as lacking some Western fire control components that they are usually equipped with.
A shipping label suggests it may have been transported from Poland by an organization known as the “multinational assessment field team.”
It is thought the armored vehicle may be headed to the US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Maryland for weapons testing or training exercises.
The tank, believed to have been constructed in 2004, is thought to have been captured in Kharviv last September from Putin‘s soldiers by Ukraine’s 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade.
The Russian troops who ditched their motor were with the 27th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade, 1st Guards Tank Army.
The tank is expected to be examined by the US military to gain insight into the equipment Russia relies on in battle.
Experts can assess its capabilities and vulnerabilities through reverse engineering.
It is believed that Ukrainian forces may have already stripped some key components after seizing the T-90.
Its sheer presence sparked a panic in Louisiana, as people feared it may have been tampered with while sitting idly for several days.
The trucking company transporting the tank nor military officials have yet to publicly address the incident.
The bizarre guest in the Peto’s parking lot has left many Americans with more questions than answers.
Images of the tank were shared on Reddit by a motorist who lives nearby after he spotted it while driving past.
The post read: “I’m some guy in the south who happens to like tanks from playing War Thunder and stumbled upon this beauty.”
His computer game dreams seemed to have come to life after he extraordinarily found the tank as it made its baffling journey.
Ukraine previously claimed that a T-90 tank they had captured was stuffed with technology made by French firm Thales.
There has been an arms embargo for European firms supplying Russia with equipment since the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
But reports say €346 million worth of military gear was sold to Russia by continental manufacturers after that.
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