Reported assault on officer prompts large police presence near MLK Day Parade route in Leimert Park
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Key Points:
- A large police presence was reported near Vernon Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard in Leimert Park following an assault on a police officer and a stabbing incident near the MLK Jr. Day Parade route.
- Officers formed a scrimmage line to disperse an unruly crowd gathered near an El Pollo Loco, where disturbances were reported.
- The stabbing occurred just before 2 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. and Crenshaw boulevards, prompting LAPD to call for backup as the crowd became disorderly.
- Details about the stabbing victim, possible suspects, and whether the stabbing and assault on the officer are connected remain unclear.
- Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence, emphasizing coordination with LAPD
