A chaotic scene unfolded late Tuesday at UCLA where clashes broke out near a demonstration encampment on campus.
Chaos erupted at UCLA late Tuesday as protesters violently clashed near a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
The clashes have continued for more than 90 minutes - into early Wednesday - with no law enforcement presence stopping it. Meanwhile, brawls have continued to escalate with people getting beaten and barricades being used as weapons. The violence escalated just before 11 p.m. as a crowd of demonstrators surrounded a pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus. There were multiple occasions when fireworks were thrown inside the encampment.It's unclear how many people have been injured.
"Horrific acts of violence occurred at the encampment tonight and we immediately called law enforcement for mutual aid support. The fire department and medical personnel are on the scene. We are sickened by this senseless violence and it must end."Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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