Los Angeles City Hall was thrust into chaos on Wednesday afternoon when a driver deliberately crashed through security gates, prompting a full-scale evacuation of the government building.
The dramatic incident unfolded around 2:30 PM local time when the motorist breached the perimeter security, shouting references to former President Donald Trump during the confrontation with authorities.
Emergency Response and Building Lockdown
Immediately following the security breach, the Los Angeles Police Department initiated emergency protocols, evacuating all personnel from the historic building while securing the perimeter.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing multiple police vehicles and emergency response teams converging on the scene as the situation developed.
Driver's Motivation Under Investigation
While details remain limited, preliminary reports indicate the individual involved made references to Donald Trump during the incident, though the exact nature and context of these statements are still being investigated.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether this was a politically motivated act or what specific connection, if any, the driver has to the former president.
Ongoing Security Assessment
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the security breach, including how the driver managed to penetrate the building's security measures.
City officials have assured the public that they are reviewing all security protocols in the wake of this incident to prevent similar breaches in the future.
