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Violent Group Attack on South L.A. Taco Truck Leaves Worker Injured

KTLA 5August 5, 20253 min84,727 views
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Attack on Tacos, Los Poblanos Food Truck

  • 🎯 A Tacos, Los Poblanos food truck in South Los Angeles was the target of a violent, unprovoked attack by a large group of suspects.
  • πŸ’₯ The incident, which occurred Sunday night as workers were closing up, involved as many as 30 individuals, some armed with sticks and baseball bats.
  • πŸ€• Thirteen employees, both men and women, were assaulted, with one worker sustaining a head injury requiring stitches and hospitalization.

Vandalism and Damage

  • πŸ”¨ Suspects smashed windows, damaged the truck's tires, and caused other destruction to the property.
  • πŸƒ Some female employees were forced to run and hop a fence to escape the attackers.
  • 🚨 Multiple 911 calls reported a large group armed with bats and rocks, but suspects were gone by the time officers arrived.

Investigation and Motive

  • πŸš“ The LAPD is investigating the incident as assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism, but no arrests have been made.
  • ⚽ Some suspects were reportedly wearing soccer jerseys and shouting soccer-related phrases, though workers have no affiliation with soccer teams.
  • ❓ The owners, who have operated at this location for 15 years without prior incidents, are trying to understand the motive, noting that no money was taken, indicating it was not a robbery.
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