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LAPD - Newton Area
Tuesday December 31st, 2019 :: 01:09 p.m. PST

Advisory

Encourages you to celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly. Celebratory gunfire is ILLEGAL & DANGEROUS. Don't Do It!

Newton Division encourages you to celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly. Celebratory shooting into the air is not only irresponsible, but a felony-level crime. Willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner which could result in injury or death to a person is a violation of section 246.3(a) of the California Penal Code.

If you see someone discharge a firearm in public or into air, take immediate shelter and call 9-1-1. Do not attempt to confront the shooter.

Enjoy all the fun of  New Year's Eve offerings safelty, but allow others the same opportunity to celebrate, as well: Don't Do It!

Newton Division wishes you a safe and Happy New Year!

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LAPD - Newton Area
3400 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 323-846-6547

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