Los Angeles, CA — Baseball fans celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series victory in downtown Los Angeles faced clashes with law enforcement late Wednesday night after a “hostile” crowd was ordered to disperse, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The crowd, gathered near the intersection of 9th and Flower streets, was declared an unlawful assembly by LAPD after celebratory revelry escalated.
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Police Warnings Issued as Crowds Grow Tense
The LAPD took to social media, urging attendees to “leave the area immediately and follow all officers’ orders.” As police moved to clear the area, the crowd began migrating eastward towards 8th Street, the department reported. By then, the situation intensified, with “various projectiles being thrown at LAPD officers” near Olympic and Grand avenues. Additional law enforcement resources were dispatched to address the escalating tension.
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Reports of Looting and Arrests
Amid the dispersal, LAPD received reports of looting nearby, leading to arrests, according to a statement released by the Central Division early Thursday.
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Mayor Karen Bass Condemns Violence
Earlier in the day, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cautioned fans against violence as the city celebrated the Dodgers’ win over the New York Yankees. “Violence will not be tolerated,” she asserted, emphasizing that the LAPD had implemented a “strategic plan to protect communities and businesses.” This strategy involved proactive deployment and coordination with regional partners to ensure safety across the city.
