Metro bus vandalized during street takeover in downtown Los Angeles

A Metro bus with passengers on board was vandalized during an illegal street takeover early Monday morning in downtown Los Angeleswith no reports of injuries.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. in the area of the intersection of West Olympic Boulevard and Flower Street.

According to reports, authorities were investigating the illegal takeover of the street. in which around 50 vehicles took partwhich left tire marks on the streets.

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The Metro bus operator told OnScene TV news service that some of the people who participated in the street takeover Fireworks were fired at the public transport vehiclewhich was covered in graffiti.

As the bus approached the intersection, He was surrounded by the people who were participating in the takeover of the street and began to vandalize it.

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Apparently, passengers traveling on public transport They remained inside while the vehicle was attacked.

In addition to the attack on the Metro bus, the people who participated in the street takeover They also painted graffiti on a nearby building..

According to the news service, The mob also tried to break into a Starbucks store. at 9th Street and Flower Street.

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With the support of an air unit, officers of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) They dispersed the crowd that had gathered there.

Until now, Authorities reported no arrests in relation to the illegal street takeover, in which at least 50 vehicles participated, nor for the attack against the Metro bus.

Authorities said that an investigation is ongoing about the incident that occurred in downtown Los Angeles.

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