Keegan Allen Robbed In West Hollywood
The actor said masked assailants attacked and robbed him in West Hollywood.
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What happened
Actor Keegan Allen was robbed outside Laurel Supply in West Hollywood on Thursday night, Oct. 8. Allen, known for “Pretty Little Liars,” was by his pickup when two masked men confronted him. One pointed a handgun, the other showed a knife, and they demanded his watch and bracelet. One hit Allen with the gun, and they fled with his watch. West Hollywood is an independent city, so the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentPOST participating California Law Enforcement Agency is leading the case, not the LAPDLos Angeles Police DepartmentPOST participating California Law Enforcement Agency. BassKaren BassAmerican politician and 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles’s office called the incident egregious and said LAPD could assist regional partners if needed. Allen shared bloodied video and surveillance footage, wrote that West Hollywood was “not safe anymore,” and said the attackers threatened to kill him over his watch. He was evaluated for a forehead cut and was not hospitalized. Allen questioned whether FlockFlock SafetyAmerican video surveillance company cameras promoted for fighting crime could identify them, tagging Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
How each side covered it
From the left
Left-leaning outlets framed the story as a violent armed attack, with less emphasis on Allen’s political pressure afterward. The Guardian tied Allen’s injuries and account to surveillance footage showing the armed confrontation.
From the right
Right-leaning outlets presented the robbery as a celebrity attack and test of officials’ crime-fighting claims. Fox News emphasized the bloodied video. The New York Post focused on Allen’s challenge to Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom over surveillance cameras. Breitbart cited Allen’s warning that West Hollywood is “not safe anymore”.
Headlines
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New York Post · Oct 9‘Pretty Little Liars’ star pistol-whipped in terrifying West Hollywood robbery calls out Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom after attack
Breitbart News · Oct 8‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Keegan Allen Robbed at Gunpoint Outside Luxury Hollywood Grocery Store
Washington Times · Oct 9Actor Keegan Allen, bloodied in armed robbery, says West Hollywood ‘not safe anymore’
The Post Millennial · Oct 9Pretty Little Liars star robbed at gunpoint while loading groceries into his truck in West Hollywood
Daily Caller · Oct 9Disturbing Video Shows ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Bloodied After Armed Attack
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