Protester groups clash violently at UCLA
Protesters and counterprotesters clashed at a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA’s campus at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The confrontation led to brawls, with chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” heard. Videos circulated online showing physical altercations and dangerous objects being used. Law enforcement arrived late, escalating tensions during the prolonged unrest. Protesters and counterprotesters clashed at a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA’s campus around 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The confrontation resulted in brawls, with chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” echoing. Online videos depicted physical altercations and use of dangerous objects. Delayed law enforcement arrival heightened tensions during the extended unrest.
Protesters and counterprotesters clashed overnight near a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA’s campus.
The skirmish began around 11 p.m. on Tuesday when counterprotesters marched toward to confront the occupants of the encampment, according to local reports. The two factions then began to brawl.
Chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” could be heard among the counterprotesters.
“Protest has continued for more than 90 minutes with no law enforcement presence as brawls escalate in crowd,” ABC7 Eyewitness News posted on X, formerly Twitter. “People are being beaten and kicked, barricades are being used as weapons.”
Statement from @CD5LosAngeles
“Everyone has a right to free speech and protest, but the situation on UCLA’s campus is out of control and is no longer safe. I’m grateful to LAPD and Mayor Bass for stepping in to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.”— Sharla Steinman (@Sharla_Steinman) May 1, 2024
Multiple people were reportedly injured and one video showed someone being carried away on a makeshift stretcher. However, as the situation has yet to be declared under control by authorities, there have not been any updates on the number of injuries.
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“Horrific acts of violence occurred at the encampment tonight,” Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor of strategic communications, released in a statement to the Daily Bruin. “The fire department and medical personnel are on the scene. We are sickened by this senseless violence, and it must end.”
The clash continued for over two hours before law enforcement officers reportedly arrived. The Los Angeles Police Department and California Highway Patrol were seen wearing riot gear upon their arrival.
Reports later surfaced on X that there were several altercations between protesters and police officers.
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