Mayor Karen Bass said City Hall was evacuated while the LAPD says it is dealing with a barricaded motorist who intentionally slammed into the building Friday afternoon.
The LAPD has responded to City Hall where a barricade motorist apparently deliberately drove onto the steps of City Hall Credit: Los Angeles file photo
City Hall was evacuated Friday afternoon after an unknown motorist barreled a vehicle into the steps of the building just after 4 p.m., Mayor Karen Bass said. The driver remains barricaded inside the car, the LAPD said, and the area has been lockdown leading to a chaotic commute.
I’ve been briefed on the ongoing incident outside of City Hall, which is currently being evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
I want to thank all first responders who are at the scene — my office will continue to monitor the situation.
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) October 3, 2025
Officers are trying to contact the driver who remains inside what appears to be a black Ford sedan. The California Highway Patrol has sent units to close the off-ramps leading to downtown LA., officials said.
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