Driver crashes into steps of LA City Hall, barricades himself inside car: reports

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Man Barricades Himself in Car After Driving onto Sidewalk in Front of LA City Hall

A man caused chaos on Friday afternoon when he barricaded himself inside a car after driving onto the sidewalk in front of Los Angeles City Hall. The incident prompted evacuations and a massive police response, according to officials.

The strange turn of events began around 4 p.m. when the Los Angeles Police Department received reports of a vehicle mounting the curb near the building’s front steps, LAPD said.

A black car crashed into the steps of LA City Hall. — The deranged man barricaded himself inside a car on the sidewalk in front of LA City Hall. ABC7

Police quickly responded to the scene as the driver’s actions seemed deliberate, leading officers to set up a perimeter around the area.

An aerial view shows a black Ford car crashed into the steps of LA City Hall. — The bizarre incident began shortly after 4 PM when LAPD officers received reports of the vehicle. ABC7

Video footage from the FOX 11 news chopper captured handwritten signs displayed on the dashboard of the car. One of the signs appeared to include President Trump’s name.

This is a developing story.