Overview

• The crash was reported around 4:08 p.m., prompting an evacuation of City Hall and precautionary closures of nearby streets and freeway off-ramps.
• LAPD said the man initially barricaded himself in the vehicle, where helicopter footage showed handwritten signs and what appeared to be an oxygen tank.
• After the arrest, the LAPD bomb squad arrived to clear and examine the vehicle as a safety measure.
• Authorities said it remains unclear whether the crash was intentional, and they are evaluating the presence of any devices or weapons.
• Mayor Karen Bass said she was briefed on the situation as LAFD stood by, and officials noted that early scanner claims were unconfirmed.