BREAKING NEWS: Man caught raping woman in Hawthorne; Victim beaten unconscious
Police officers interrupted a man in the act of raping a woman on a Hawthorne sidewalk early today, stopping a crime that left the victim near death and unidentified.The victim, police said, was so badly beaten, officers could not recognize her facial features. She is unconscious with severe head injuries, listed in extremely critical condition at a local trauma center.
"We have no idea who she is yet," Hawthorne police Lt. Mike Ishii said. "It she may have been out for an early morning walk or was collecting cans."
The woman is Asian and about 50 to 55 years old.
The suspect, Gary Devaughn Labon, 48, of Hawthorne, tried to run from officers, but was 
arrested in a struggle. Police officers shot him with a Taser stun gun to subdue him, Ishii said.Labon was held at the Hawthorne jail on suspicion of attempted murder and rape.
Police responded to the 12900 block of Jefferson Avenue at 3 a.m. when a resident heard screaming and called 911, suggesting there was some type of dispute occurring in the street, Ishii said.
When officers arrived, they found Labon on top of the woman, physically assaulting her, Ishii said.
The man ran, but was caught.
"It turns out he was in the middle of sexually assaulting this lady on the street," Ishii said.
Ishii said it was fortunate the alert neighbor heard the commotion, allowing police to end the crime in progress and arrest Labon.
Anyone who knows the woman's identity should contact police at 310-349-2700.
Police are investigating whether Labon is related to any other crimes and did not immediately release his photograph.
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I guess he got caught with his pants down.
Glad they apprehended this idiot.
I hope the victim will be okay.
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Oh man what a pig! I am so glad he was caught and that sick S.O.B is off the streets, a 55 year old woman! whats wrong with that man?
ITS SAD THAT THE SYSTEM LET THESE DIRTY BASTARDS BACK TO THE STREETS.
The credit goes to Police officers.They are always dedicated in the people and trying to stop crime.