Crime & Safety
Dodgers Fans Claim They Were Tear Gassed By LASD Deputies While Celebrating World Series Berth
"This is very unjust, and they need to be held accountable for that," said one community member speaking at the conference.
October 24, 2024
A group of East Los Angeles residents say that their night of celebration surrounding the Dodgers World Series berth quickly turned into chaos when they were tear gassed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies over the weekend.
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Deputies on the other hand, say that they were responding to the area after learning of a street takeover at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
The residents held a press conference on Wednesday, accusing deputies of being too aggressive during their celebrations and demanding accountability from the department. Deputies say that they were just prioritizing the public's safety.
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