LOS ANGELES — Following the Dodgers’ World Series victory, large crowds flooded the streets of Los Angeles, engaging in unruly behavior that included setting a bus ablaze, breaking into shops, and igniting firecrackers. Early reports indicated that the police had made an undisclosed number of arrests as the situation escalated.
Footage captured scenes of some individuals hurling objects toward law enforcement officers while the sound of sirens echoed in the background. Authorities were attempting to disperse the crowds after the Dodgers secured their triumph over the Yankees in Game 5 held in New York.
Additional videos depicted enthusiastic fans standing atop a bus, brandishing a Dodgers flag, while others exited a nearby store with stolen sneakers. The extent of injuries resulting from these disturbances remains unclear.
Messages seeking clarification were sent to both the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, but no responses had been received at the time of reporting.