Driver shot, assaulted after plowing through crowd, injuring 30: LA officials
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An incident in Los Angeles left 30 injured after a driver plowed into a crowd early Saturday morning. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Public Information Officer Jeff Lee told reporters that the vehicle “became disabled” when the driver plowed into the crowd. Subsequently, the driver was allegedly “pulled out of his vehicle, physically assaulted by the bystanders. And during that altercation, somebody produced a firearm and shot the driver.”
The shooter remains at-large while the driver was taken for medical treatment. His condition is unknown.
Lee said that he was aware of reports that the suspect was kicked out of the Vermont Hollywood nightclub, but that he could not confirm whether that was the case. He added that it was something the police were “definitely” looking into.
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Capt. Adam Van Gerpen, public information officer for the Los Angeles City Fire Department, told reporters that out of the 30 injured, 23 were transported to medical facilities. Van Gerpen described the initial scene as “large” and “chaotic.” He also said that the line of people outside the club were mostly female when the suspect drove a Nissan Versa through the crowd, hitting multiple people, a taco truck and a valet stand.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred early Saturday morning outside our venue. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time,” Vermont Hollywood management said in a statement. “We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the person responsible for this horrific act is held fully accountable. We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to the first responders for their swift and compassionate action in assisting those affected.”
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The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time when patrons were exiting the Vermont Hollywood. The club was reportedly hosting a reggae/hip-hop event from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., according to the Associated Press.