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U-Haul Drives Through Crowd at LA Iran Solidarity Rally as Police Launch Major Crimes Probe

Investigators are questioning the driver and have not determined a motive.

Overview

  • The truck entered a group of demonstrators near the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood shortly before 3:30 p.m. local time.
  • Police removed a man from the U-Haul and were questioning him as LAPD Major Crimes detectives led the investigation with assistance from the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the FBI.
  • Los Angeles Fire Department personnel evaluated two people at the scene who declined hospital transport, and officials later reported no additional confirmed victims.
  • Video shows protesters surrounding the stopped truck, breaking windows, and striking the driver as officers worked to secure the scene.
  • The vehicle bore a message referencing the 1953 coup in Iran, and authorities implemented traffic controls, including closure of the 405 Freeway ramp at Wilshire.