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Driver Detained After U-Haul Hits Crowd at Iran Solidarity Rally in Los Angeles

Investigators are treating the incident as an active case into motive with potential assault-with-a-deadly-weapon charges.

Overview

  • Police say the U-Haul drove into marchers around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood and the driver was taken into custody.
  • Officials reported one person was struck and treated on scene, and the fire department said two people were evaluated and declined hospital transport.
  • The FBI is working with the Los Angeles Police Department to determine the driver’s motive, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  • LAPD Capt. Richard Gabaldon said investigators are considering assault-with-a-deadly-weapon charges, with the vehicle viewed as the weapon.
  • Video shows the truck bearing banners reading “No Shah. No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah,” and protesters surrounding the vehicle, smashing windows and striking the driver before officers intervened.