Councilmember McOsker on 7-Eleven Incident in San Pedro

"Last night's incident at 1st and Gaffey, where a large group ransacked a 7-Eleven, is continuation of a pattern we're seeing across Los Angeles. This isn’t just about property damage or items stolen—it is also about a victim, an employee, fearing for their safety, and a neighborhood that is both in fear and now without a convenience store on the corner," said Councilmember Tim McOsker.

 

"It’s deeply disturbing to me that incidents like these are becoming more common. We need more resources in our 911 operations and increased staffing in the LAPD. We could have stopped this at the street takeover before it escalated. That’s why we need to expedite hiring in the LAPD. Our officers must be able to respond quickly to prevent these incidents from happening. If you have any information on last night’s event, you can submit a tip anonymously at 800-222-TIPS or at www.lacrimestoppers.org.”