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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man, 29, Arrested for Allegedly Driving a Car into Los Angeles Crowd, Injuring 30 People
NEED TO KNOW A man has been arrested after police said he drove into a crowd of people outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 30, on July 19 Fernando Ramirez, 29, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon The suspect is currently "in stable condition" at a hospital after the incidentA man has been arrested after police said he drove into a Los Angeles crowd and injured at least 30 people this weekend. After a vehicle plowed into the large group on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, Calif., around 2:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, July 19, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) identified the driver of the vehicle as Fernando Ramirez, according to multiple outlets, including CNN, ABC affiliate KABC and CBS News. LAPD Cmdr. Lillian Carranza told reporters, in footage shared by NBC News, that Ramirez, 29, was "surrounded by a number of individuals who pulled him out of the car" after he struck the crowd. "Somebody in that crowd reportedly shot the driver," she said. "So the driver was transported to the hospital, and he's undergoing surgery, but he's also in stable condition." Ramirez was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to CBS News and KABC. Carranza also told reporters, per footage shared by KCAL, that authorities are considering charging him with attempted murder. Both CBS News and KABC reported that the suspect's charges will be decided by the district attorney. The LAPD and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Sunday, July 20. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The LAPD confirmed on Facebook on July 19 that, upon arriving at the scene, authorities found the driver "being assaulted by bystanders" and determined he sustained a gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that there were 30 victims in total — including seven in critical condition, six in serious condition, 10 in fair condition and seven patients who "refused transport," per the LAPD. "The suspect who shot the driver fled the scene on foot and was last seen heading westbound from Vermont Avenue," the LAPD said, adding that the man was "possibly armed with a silver revolver." Photos from the scene show a vehicle near the Vermont Hollywood nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard with police tape surrounding it. According to KABC, which cited the LAPD, the situation took place after club security escorted a man out of Vermont Hollywood. Minutes later, the car was driven into the crowd. "They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were ... getting some food, waiting to go in. And there's also a valet line there," LAFD Capt. Adam Van Gerpen told KABC. "The valet podium was taken out, the taco truck was taken out, and then a large number of people were impacted by the vehicle," he continued. Most of the victims struck by the car were female, the Associated Press reported. In a statement shared on Instagram on July 19, Vermont Hollywood said it was "deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred ... after the conclusion of an event and as patrons were exiting." "The suspect was immediately taken into custody by the LAPD, and an investigation is currently underway. We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the person responsible for this horrific act is held fully accountable," the statement continued. "We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to the first responders for their swift and compassionate action in assisting those affected," concluded the club's statement. Read the original article on People
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Times of Oman
US: LA car ramming driver shot, hospitalised, police say
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said on Saturday that a man suspected of driving a car into a crowd in Hollywood had been hospitalized and was undergoing surgery. The car ramming took place in the early hours of Saturday at the entrance of a nightclub. Some 30 people were injured in the incident. Authorities said the man was shot during the incident, although it was unclear whether he was shot before or after he drove into the crowd. "He was transported to the hospital, he's undergoing surgery, he is in stable condition. However, he is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department, and we're looking at charges such as attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon at this point," LAPD official Lillian Carranza told US broadcaster CBS, referring to the driver. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was later charged with assault with a deadly weapon, according to police. What do we know about the ramming? The incident took place outside The Vermont nightclub, just before 2 a.m. local time (0900 GMT/UTC), the LA fire and police departments said. The venue was reportedly hosting a reggae/hip hop event. People were queuing for the nightclub next to a taco cart and a valet queue when the ramming occurred. A fire department spokesperson said the car appeared to first have targeted a food truck outside the nightclub, then it went through a valet parking stand and finally into a large group of people waiting to enter the venue, mostly women. "When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound," a police statement said. The LA Police Department said the incident was still being investigated. A man suspected of shooting the driver fled the scene on foot, police said. He was possibly armed with a silver revolver. The shooter is still at large and a manhunt is underway. The LA Fire Department said some 23 people were taken to local hospitals due to the car ramming. Bass said seven were in critical condition while others were treated at the scene. Mayor Karen Bass said the incident was "a heartbreaking tragedy' and thanked "more than 100 LAFD and LAPD personnel who responded to the scene to help to save lives.'
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
At least 30 hurt as car rams into Hollywood crowd outside club, driver shot by angry bystanders
LOS ANGELES, July 20 — A car ploughed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, police said, injuring 30 people, with bystanders attacking and shooting the driver before he was detained by authorities. The suspect was 'undergoing surgery' and in stable condition, Lillian Carranza from the Los Angeles Police Department said. 'He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department,' Carranza told local news station KCAL, adding that police were looking into charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The driver was pulled out of the car by the crowd and attacked in the chaos that followed the car ramming, which took place around 2 am (0900 GMT), according to police. Authorities were searching for a gunman who shot and wounded the driver before fleeing on foot. Footage posted on social media showed panicked people running outside the club and victims sprawled on a blood-stained sidewalk, while others sobbed nearby. The driver of the car, reportedly a Nissan Versa sedan, was pulled from the vehicle by the crowd, handcuffed and brutally beaten, a video on social media showed. 'When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound,' a police statement said. ore than 100 firefighters responded to the scene in East Hollywood. 'We have 30 victims, 18 females and 12 males between the ages of the mid-twenties to early thirties,' Carranza said. even were in critical condition and six were in serious condition, authorities said. Ten suffered minor injuries while seven left the hospital against medical advice. 'Heartbreaking tragedy' Many clubgoers were outside when the car ploughed into the crowd, a taco truck and a valet stand. 'They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were ... getting some food, waiting to go in. And there's also a valet line there,' Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Adam Van Gerpen told ABC News. 'The valet podium was taken out, the taco truck was taken out, and then a large number of people were impacted by the vehicle.' At dawn Saturday, a tow truck hauled away the car, its bumper torn off. Club employees power washed the sidewalk outside The Vermont Hollywood, which had been hosting a reggae and hip-hop event. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the incident 'a heartbreaking tragedy.' 'The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning – a full investigation into what happened is underway,' she said in a statement. The Vermont Hollywood club said on social media it was 'deeply saddened by the tragic incident.' The area of the car ramming is near Hollywood landmarks including Sunset Boulevard and the Walk of Fame – a sidewalk emblazoned with stars commemorating movie industry figures. — AFP
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Car crashes into LA nightclub crowd, 30 injured in Hollywood incident
LOS ANGELES: A car crashed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, leaving 30 people injured. Witnesses reported that bystanders attacked and shot the driver before police detained him. The suspect was undergoing surgery and remained in stable condition, according to Lillian Carranza of the Los Angeles Police Department. 'He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department,' Carranza told KCAL. Authorities are considering charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred around 2am (0900 GMT) when the driver, reportedly in a Nissan Versa sedan, plowed into a crowd outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub. Video footage showed the driver being pulled from the vehicle, handcuffed, and beaten by bystanders. Police later confirmed he had been shot by an unidentified gunman who fled the scene. 'When officers arrived, they found the driver being assaulted by bystanders and determined he had sustained a gunshot wound,' a police statement said. Emergency responders, including over 100 firefighters, rushed to the scene. Carranza confirmed that among the 30 victims, 18 were female and 12 were male, ranging from their mid-twenties to early thirties. Seven were in critical condition, six in serious condition, and ten suffered minor injuries. Seven others left the hospital against medical advice. The crash also damaged a taco truck and a valet stand outside the club. 'They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were getting some food, waiting to go in,' said Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Adam Van Gerpen. By dawn, cleanup crews had power-washed the blood-stained sidewalk while a tow truck removed the damaged car. The Vermont Hollywood, which had been hosting a reggae and hip-hop event, expressed deep sadness over the incident on social media. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the event 'a heartbreaking tragedy' and assured the public that a full investigation is underway. The crash occurred near Hollywood landmarks, including Sunset Boulevard and the Walk of Fame. - AFP
Japan Times
3 days ago
- Japan Times
Car plows into Los Angeles nightclub crowd, injuring 30
A car plowed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, police said, injuring 30 people, with bystanders attacking and shooting the driver before he was detained by authorities. The suspect was "undergoing surgery" and in stable condition, Lillian Carranza from the Los Angeles Police Department said. "He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department," Carranza told local news station KCAL, adding that police were looking into charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
