Way to support the Martin family #LAPD requests emergency ambulance for KCAL9 News van that was violently attacked by rioters. #Whyriot?
— JaysTweets (@jason_d_powell) July 16, 2013
FOXLA reporting that there was an attack on a CBS2/KCAL9 news van
— Alyssa Nakamoto (@alyssanak) July 16, 2013
The late-night mayhem in Los Angeles just took another turn for the worse. As Twitchy reported, the LAPD declared a citywide tactical alert after pro-Trayvon Martin protesters stormed a Walmart in South Central Los Angeles.
Now, the thugs are attacking local media.
2 TV reporters from @CBSLA need LAFD assistance, Crenshaw & 43rd Pl follow an assault.
— @LAScanner (@LAScanner) July 16, 2013
LAFD sending 1 ALS & 1 BLS ambulance for the injured @CBSLA crew on Crenshaw. Unk. extent of injuries.
— @LAScanner (@LAScanner) July 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/SolRieger/status/357017671193206784
BREAKING PHOTO: Ambulance leaving scene with emergency lights on after KCBS/KCAL crew "assaulted" in S. Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/pjqH1cLRxa
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) July 16, 2013
BREAKING PIC: EMS at a KCBS/KCAL live van in south L.A. after reports a TV crew may have been attacked – (@NBCLA) pic.twitter.com/5nmJDkGAgP
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) July 16, 2013
"Things calming down" –@NBCLA chopper crew. Earlier, though, KCBS/KCAL TV crew attacked – pic.twitter.com/NnxFa8xVfF
— Jim Sharpe (@JimSharpe) July 16, 2013
A KCAL staffer tweeted:
I am fine. It was another one of our crews hurt. We appreciate the concern.
— Serene Branson (@SereneOnScene) July 16, 2013
The Anonymous goons rejoice:
https://twitter.com/AnonPressOffice/status/357012807490875394
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“@AnonPressOffice: LAPD requesting a Rescue Ambulance for KCAL9 news van that was attacked on Crenshaw.” LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
— vero?? (@tigerlotusflowr) July 16, 2013
Same old, same old.
I remember during the LA Riots, KCAL9 reporter David Goldstein got a brick thrown at his face and lost a couple of teeth.
— Jimmy Bramlett (@JimmyBramlett) July 16, 2013
Meanwhile in Oakland, local journalists are reporting attacks against them for a second night in a row.
#breaking protesters marching down broadway toward sears in #oakland. some bottles being thrown and at least one tire on news van slashed.
— Frank Somerville (@SomervilleKTVU) July 16, 2013
Vandals have broken into a @CBSSF live truck in #Oakland. #sigh #notagain
— Christin Ayers (@ChristinAyers5) July 16, 2013
@StephChuang @CBSSF Not ours, but our photog is fine. Busted window, stolen wallet.
— Christin Ayers (@ChristinAyers5) July 16, 2013
Update: According to a colleague, reporter Dave Bryan and the photographer are going to be OK.
Several of u have asked. The station tells me Dave Bryan & photographer Scott r going to be okay. Weren't seriously hurt.
Thank goodness!— Cristy Fajardo (@fajardonews) July 16, 2013
Yesterday:
Violent rock-throwing Oakland mob attacks media, burns flags; Journos live-tweet [pics]
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