Chaos descended on Los Angeles Wednesday night when belligerent baseball fans set a bus on fire, while others clashed with police and looters went on the rampage following the Dodgers’ World Series victory.
Los Angeles Police Department Just after 11 p.m., footage was shared of a mob of looters running in and out of a Nike store carrying merchandise and throwing it into cars parked outside the store, about four miles from Dodger Stadium.
The LAPD said it was “aware of the robbery” and had made arrests but did not disclose how many suspects were detained.
The department also shared that “numerous businesses” were looted and several properties were “vandalized” during “violent celebrations” across the city.
aerial footage from ABC 7 Los Angeles It shows dozens of looters peacefully entering a Nike store and leaving with boxes of merchandise without police intervention.
As looters ransacked businesses, other areas of downtown Los Angeles descended into madness.
LAPD Said A “hostile mob” – Estimated to be between 200 and 300 people , At approximately 12:35 a.m. local time, an MTA bus was set on fire about a mile from Dodger Stadium.
The footage was posted citizen The moment was captured as a huge crowd – most of whom were wearing Dodgers jerseys and apparel – surrounded the graffiti-decorated bus and sat on top of it.
Members of the crowd were captured on video entering the bus, while others were seen holding Dodgers flags and taking photos.
Emergency responders arrived around 12:45 local time, monitored the fire on the bus, and protected it from possible spread to nearby structures.
a video Posted by @FilmThePoliceLA It shows fireworks being set off inside the bus and the crowd shouting in excitement.
Another showed the bus completely engulfed in flames and spewing thick, black smoke, while police in riot gear formed a cordon to block the crowd.
“Let’s go, Dodgers!” The crowd started shouting at the sound of helicopters and police sirens.
then the bus appeared explosion And released flames into the air.
Firefighters were seen extinguishing the charred remains of the bus, whose body was the only part of the transport vehicle that appeared intact.
Los Angeles Fire Department Said It is “in normal operating mode, handling routine emergencies across the city” and directed the public to the LAPD for information about all “unlawful gatherings.”
LAPD too informed Officers trying to disperse the unruly crowd were attacked with stones, bottles and fireworks by the malicious crowd nearby where the looting was taking place.
“Additional resources are responding to assist in that area. If you are on the road, at or near that intersection, leave the area immediately and follow officers’ orders,” police said.
“If you’re in the area, please use caution.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned citizens that “violence will not be tolerated” as the city celebrates the Dodgers defeating the Yankees during Game 5 in New York. Fox 11 Los Angeles,
He added, “The LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses, which includes proactive deployments and a coordinated strategy with regional partners to ensure that all Angelenos are safe.” Able to celebrate in style.”
The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 7-6 at Yankee Stadium and are scheduled to celebrate their victory Friday morning with a ticket event at Dodger Stadium and a parade in Downtown Los Angeles.
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