KTLA 5 News: Sydney Attack, Brown University Shooting, LAFD Hollywood Star & More - Dec. 14, 2025

Sydney Terror Attack and Hanukkah Celebrations

• 🇦🇺 A terror attack in Sydney, Australia, carried out by a father and son, resulted in 15 deaths and 42 hospitalizations during the first night of Hanukkah.
• 🕯️ Despite the tragedy, communal leaders emphasize the importance of celebrating Hanukkah and not letting intolerance and fear prevail.
• 🚨 Local law enforcement, including the LAPD, has increased patrols at local events and celebrations in response to the attack.

Brown University Shooting Investigation

• 🇺🇸 A 24-year-old Wisconsin man, Benjamin Erickson, has been detained in connection with the attack at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two dead and nine injured.
• 🏫 The investigation is progressing rapidly, with authorities collecting evidence and preparing to announce charges.
• 🎗️ One student at Brown University is a survivor of two mass shootings, having also been shot in the 2019 Saugus High School attack.

Local Incidents and Law Enforcement News

• 🔥 In Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man suspected of setting a house on fire after he reportedly pointed a firearm at them.
• 💔 A California Highway Patrol officer, Eric Vause, died from injuries sustained in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors LAFD

• ⭐ The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a historic first, recognizing their bravery during the Palisades Fire.
• ✍️ The honor was initiated by a 14-year-old girl's letter advocating for first responders to be treated like celebrities.
• 🚒 The star serves as a permanent monument to the courage, service, and sacrifice of the LAFD, who answer approximately 1,500 emergency calls daily.

Southern California Weather Forecast

• ☀️ Comfortable conditions are expected to continue with above-normal temperatures for the next few days.
• 💨 Santa Ana winds are predicted to pick up again in the mountains and valleys later in the week.
• 🌧️ There is a chance of rain being tracked for the Christmas week.