Crowds are seen after the LA Lakers won the NBA championship. LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles erupted with joy Sunday night after the Lakers won the 2020 NBA Finals.
However, the celebration outside Staples Center took a violent turn and resulted in 76 arrests, damage to more than 30 buildings and 8 officers injured, the Los Angeles Police Department said."In total, 76 individuals were arrested for vandalism, assault on a police officer, and failure to disperse.
Two of the members of the crowd were injured by less lethal munitions fired by our officers and they were taken to area hospitals.
Eight officers were also injured and received medical treatment. More than 30 buildings and establishments were damaged by the crowd," the LAPD said.Downtown.