Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Over Breonna Taylor Verdict

Strategic Insights -

Protests in response to the recent Breonna Taylor verdict have continued nationwide, with a peaceful gathering in Hollywood, Los Angeles turning violent when a pickup truck drove into a protester on Thursday night. Around 300 people had amassed on Sunset Boulevard to protest the lack of charges against the police officers involved in Taylor's killing. The incident occurred after 9pm, when a dark blue pickup truck drove through the crowd and struck one protester, causing minor injuries.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of two incidents between protesters and vehicles occurred in LA that night, with the first involving a pickup truck running over a protester on Sunset Boulevard.
  • The injured protester was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
  • Police stopped and interviewed the driver of the pickup truck, but let him go after questioning, as reported by CBSLA.
  • A second incident occurred 10 minutes later, when a white Toyota Prius attempted to maneuver through the edges of the protest, forcing a protester out of the way before being overtaken by a black pickup truck and subsequently attacked by the crowd.
  • Helicopter footage shows the Prius being driven through the protest, with people attacking it and trying to drag the driver out.
  • The car then attempted to reverse, hitting a green Mustang behind it, as reported by the LAPD.

Statistics:

  • Around 300 protesters gathered on Sunset Boulevard in response to the Breonna Taylor verdict.
  • 1 protester was injured when a pickup truck ran over them on Thursday night.
  • Minor injuries were sustained by the protester who was hit by the pickup truck.
  • 1 driver was questioned by police after the incident, but was let go.
  • 2 incidents between protesters and vehicles occurred in LA that night.

Sources:

  • (https://twitter.com/LAPDHQ/status/1309378825722105857)
  • (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/24/breonna-taylor-hollywood-forever-cemetery-protester-injured/)
  • (https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet)
  • (https://www.insider.com/breonna-taylor-protests-across-us-outrage-over-decision-2020-9)
  • (https://twitter.com/jessicarayerog1)
  • (https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1309347382308401153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
  • (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-24/breonna-taylor-hollywood-protest)
  • (https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/news_view/66924)