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A new report from the city controller’s office questions the effectiveness of the LAPD’s signature crisis response program, saying clinicians trained in de-escalation too often are forced to defer to armed patrol officers.

In Los Angeles this summer, contingents of heavily armed, masked agents began chasing down and arresting day laborers, street vendors and car wash workers.

On election result day, he said armed men opened fire on protesters assembled near his residence in Garoua, fatally wounding at least two civilians.

Supporters of stand-your-ground laws have often argued that the measures would mostly be used by people to protect against armed strangers.

The Palestinian armed group claimed it had "no connection" to the attack and insisted it was committed to the ceasefire deal.