Updated
Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jul 6
LAPD Declares Unlawful Assembly in Pacoima After Mexico-England Match, Issues Citywide Tactical Alert
Updated
Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jul 6

LAPD Declares Unlawful Assembly in Pacoima After Mexico-England Match, Issues Citywide Tactical Alert

3 articles · Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jul 6

Summary

  • Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima were declared an unlawful assembly area after the Mexico-England World Cup match, with no injuries reported.
  • LAPD had already issued a citywide tactical alert before the game ended to keep enough officers available for any postmatch incidents.
  • Video from the intersection showed fireworks and car horns as officers stood nearby, and police said that by 7:35 p.m. they were not yet aware of any incidents.
  • The tactical alert kept on-duty officers from leaving their shifts until notified, underscoring concerns about possible celebrations or unrest tied to the match.

Insights

With millions spent on World Cup security, are police responses to fan gatherings becoming disproportionately heavy-handed?
When does a passionate World Cup fan tradition become an unlawful assembly requiring a police shutdown?