baseball fans gathered in the center Los Angeles Dodgers’ to celebrate World Series victory Projectiles and fireworks were thrown at officers who were trying to disperse them, police said.
The crowd gathered near 9th and Flower streets was deemed a “hostile” unlawful assembly late Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said on social media.
A police officer fires a foam bullet at a Dodgers fan in the street during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory over the New York Yankees on October 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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“Leave the area immediately and follow the orders of all officers,” the department said on social media.
When police ordered them to disperse, the crowd began moving east toward 8th Street, police said.
A Dodgers fan celebrates on the street after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series on October 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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“Multiple projectiles are being fired at LAPD officers in the Olympic area & Grand,” the department added. “Additional resources are responding to that area to assist. If you are on the street, at that intersection, or near it, leave the area immediately and follow the orders of the officers.”
Police said they also received reports of looting in the area.
A Dodgers fan reacts as police move in the street after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series on Oct. 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Mayor Karen Bass earlier warned that “violence will not be tolerated” while celebrating the city’s victory over the New York Yankees.
“The LAPD is on tactical alert today and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses,” he said, “which includes proactive outreach and a coordinated strategy with regional partners to ensure all Angelenos are able to celebrate safely.”
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