In a shocking and violent incident early Saturday morning, a driver intentionally plowed through a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring at least 30 people, seven of them critically. The LAPD has confirmed that the driver, identified as a 29-year-old man, was kicked out of the club for disruptive behavior just eight minutes before the attack, which unfolded in a chaotic scene that left bystanders reeling.
Witnesses described the moment of horror as the driver accelerated a Nissan Versa onto the sidewalk, striking unsuspecting revelers gathered outside the venue. The aftermath was pandemonium, with injured victims sprawled on the ground and frantic calls for help echoing through the night. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver was pulled from his vehicle by enraged bystanders, leading to a violent altercation during which someone produced a firearm and shot the driver before fleeing the scene.
Authorities believe the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident and have arrested him on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Fortunately, all injured parties, including one identified as Ramirez, are reported to be stable and expected to survive, but the investigation is still ongoing as police seek to uncover the motive behind this brazen act of violence. Meanwhile, the search is underway for the shooter who escaped the chaotic scene, adding to the urgency of the investigation.
As the LAPD works to piece together the events leading up to this terrifying incident, the community grapples with the shocking reality of a night out turning deadly. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.