LA City Hall evacuated after car crashes into building steps; driver arrested, bomb squad responded
A vehicle crashed into the steps of Los Angeles City Hall just after 4 p.m., prompting an evacuation and a response from LAPD, including the bomb squad. About two hours later the driver exited with hands raised and was taken into custody; a cardboard sign in the car referenced President Donald Trump and read "I need ur help," there were no immediate reports of injuries, and Mayor Karen Bass said the situation was "safely resolved."
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📌 Key Facts
- A vehicle crashed into the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, prompting an evacuation of the building.
- LAPD responded just after 4 p.m. and worked to make contact with the driver; there were no immediate reports of injuries.
- Mayor Karen Bass posted that the LAPD bomb squad had arrived and later said the situation had been "safely resolved."
- About two hours after the crash the driver exited the car with his arms raised, was handcuffed and taken into police custody.
- A cardboard sign in the vehicle's window read "I need ur help" and referenced President Donald Trump.
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LA City Hall evacuated after car crashes into building's steps
New information:
- The vehicle crashed into the steps of Los Angeles City Hall (not merely parked or driven onto a sidewalk).
- About two hours after the crash the driver exited the car with his arms raised and was handcuffed and taken into police custody.
- A cardboard sign in the window read 'I need ur help' and referenced President Donald Trump.
- Mayor Karen Bass posted that the LAPD bomb squad had arrived and later said the situation had been 'safely resolved.'
- LAPD spokesperson Charles Miller said police responded to reports just after 4 p.m. and worked to make contact with the driver; there were no immediate reports of injuries.