On Wednesday night, fans celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory by causing chaos and committing crimes in the streets as police rushed to quell the situation.
Bystanders captured footage of the crowd fanning out across Los Angeles after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of the World Series, giving the team their eighth championship.
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The situation quickly descended into chaos when people (some carrying Dodgers flags) began setting off fireworks, smashing windows and reportedly looting at least one store in downtown Los Angeles. Ta.
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Other fans jumped in their cars and ate donuts in the middle of the road. Others set buses on fire, sending black smoke into the sky.
Troops of police responded but were met with people throwing stones and bottles.
The Los Angeles Police Department ordered the group to immediately disperse at the intersection where the riot was occurring. Many of the intersections were occupied by mobs of Dodgers fans cheering and dancing in the streets.
Echo Park bus set on fire #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/XMKfKjtI29
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A police spokesperson issued a statement warning motorists to stay away from downtown due to heavy traffic.
Meanwhile, LA City Hall, LAX Airport, Crypto.com Arena, Hollywood Sign, and other landmarks and buildings were lit up in Dodger Blue.
Mayor of LA Karen Bass posted a message to “X” congratulating the Dodgers but said nothing about the confusion.
So far, police have arrested 12 people, mainly on suspicion of looting.