A vehicle plowed into a crowd outside a nightclub in East Hollywood early Saturday, injuring 30 people and sparking violence that left one person shot.
Los Angeles, CA — A car slammed into a crowd of people waiting outside a nightclub in East Hollywood early Saturday morning, injuring 30 individuals, including seven critically, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The incident occurred around 2:00 AM near The Vermont nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard, a typically busy nightlife area in East Los Angeles.
Initial reports indicate the driver struck a taco cart before crashing into a large group gathered outside the club. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded quickly and confirmed that a male with a gunshot wound was among the injured.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that chaos ensued after the crash, with bystanders reportedly pulling the driver from the vehicle and attacking him. During the altercation, the driver was shot, though authorities have not yet confirmed who fired the weapon or the motive behind the shooting.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and investigators have not ruled out any possibilities, including whether the act was intentional or related to another crime.
LAPD detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses as they work to reconstruct the sequence of events.
More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
