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U-Haul drives into crowd at Westwood rally, LAPD says
Summary
Los Angeles police said a U-Haul drove into a crowd at an anti‑Iranian regime rally in Westwood on Sunday; a man was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody, and officials said the driver is being treated in hospital while the investigation continues.
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A vehicle drove into a crowd during an anti‑Iranian regime rally near the federal building in Westwood on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles police said. Law enforcement arrived at the scene, and a man was taken from the vehicle and placed into custody. Officials announced the driver is receiving hospital treatment and said the matter is under investigation.
Officials' account:
- LAPD reported that a U-Haul drove into the crowd during the planned protest near the federal building in Westwood.
- A man was removed from the vehicle and law enforcement took him into custody.
- Officials said the driver was being treated in hospital and is likely to face attempted assault with a deadly weapon charges.
- Police reported that two people were evaluated at the scene and declined medical treatment, and that a dispersal order was issued as officers worked to control the crowd.
Summary:
Officials described the incident as a vehicle striking the crowd during the rally and said they took a suspect into custody. The driver is receiving hospital care and officials announced possible attempted assault with a deadly weapon charges; the investigation is ongoing and next procedural steps are undetermined at this time.
