A skateboarding event in Hollywood turned hostile and violent Saturday night when a crowd began setting fire to property and at least one vehicle.
The skateboarding competition started around 4:30 p.m. on the 1600 block of Cherokee Avenue and became violent around 7:22 p.m. when the crowd began acting up, police said.
The crowds began lighting trash cans and a car on fire while igniting fireworks, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Citizen video from the scene shows graffiti covering an L.A. Fire Department vehicle, a fully charred vehicle sitting in the parking lot, and general vandalism where the event took place.
Crowds of people were seen surrounding a raging fire ignited in the parking lot as heavy smoke billowed into the sky.
Officers in riot gear created a skirmish line to force everyone out of the area and towards Hollywood Boulevard.
A large police and fire crew presence responded to the scene to disperse the unruly crowd. Some officers were reportedly hit with rocks and bottles being thrown from the crowds.
It’s unclear what caused the event to turn violent.
As of late Sunday morning, LAPD confirmed that three unidentified individuals were arrested and charged with vandalism.
Video of the scene can be viewed in the video player above.
