Police Called In By UCLA
If it wasn’t for the fact that Twitter is under new ownership, it’s not clear if these videos ever would have seen the light of day.
A couple of people from the group called the “riot squad,” who helped expose what was going on during the summer of 2020, were able to embed themselves in the UCLA pro-Palestine encampment as an army of police officers descended to end the protest.
JUST IN: UCLA protesters are demanding a variety of supplies including zip ties, gas masks, knee pads and lotion but NO sunscreen.
Sounds like a lot more is going on besides protesting.
In a Google document obtained by Fox News, protesters listed out their needs including… pic.twitter.com/BGtwj6BKwI
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 1, 2024
The police raid came the following night, and things got out of hand between protestors and counter-protestors.
JUST IN: UCLA protesters are demanding a variety of supplies including zip ties, gas masks, knee pads and lotion but NO sunscreen.
Sounds like a lot more is going on besides protesting.
In a Google document obtained by Fox News, protesters listed out their needs including… pic.twitter.com/BGtwj6BKwI
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 1, 2024
Eventually school officials called in police.
My source with LAPD says the encampment is going down tonight. https://t.co/y3UEnXM9Mm
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
UCLA 🚨: As LAPD in Riot Gear approached an encampment entrance, protestors interlinked arms and sat down in hopes to stop police entering. Police were forced to do a 180 and left as protestors cheered the successful blockade. pic.twitter.com/eMALQkTlIf
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
As protestors realized they were going to face off with police, they began to reinforce the encampment.
10pm- Protesters reinforce a section of the encampment, bringing in more shields. pic.twitter.com/Dve8HkRQFZ
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) May 2, 2024
Protestors are moving towards the entrances of the camp to prepare for police action.
One protesters is yelling out advice on what to do if there’s tear gas, another offers people shields as they walk to take their place on the wall. pic.twitter.com/IPFc5QXLDP
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) May 2, 2024
UCLA 🚨: I was able to get inside the Pro Palestine encampment tonight. This video shows the complete inside layout, tents that include medical, food and sleeping quarters, and members FORTIFYING the makeshift perimeter barriers as police set to enter the area. pic.twitter.com/YJBNufdNrT
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
After police told protestors to disperse police entered the area. .
BREAKING UCLA 🚨 : CHP Riot Police begin trying to break through protestor barrier, fights ensue, multiple injured. pic.twitter.com/2hCSmihJZ9
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
After a period of time police were able to get to the encampment.
Note: this is just crazy this is happening inside the USA.
UCLA BREAKING 🚨 : CHP RIOT POLICE HAVE BROKEN THROUGH, POLICE HAVE BREACHED THE ENCAMPMENT. PEOPLE BEING DETAINED. pic.twitter.com/uxcAOReRp5
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
UCLA 🚨: Police breach hallway barricade to clear the area of protestors and barricades. Arrests being made. pic.twitter.com/rDmRiHp3vz
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
As police began to take control protestors rallied and created a new wall.
UCLA 🚨 : 0459 Protestors creating a new barrier wall and preparing to take a final stand off with CHP Riot Police. About half of the encampment is now under CHP control. Slow pushes forward by law enforcement, and multiple warnings continue to be given to remaining protestors. pic.twitter.com/7ZCeakV6qG
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
UCLA 🚨: CHP has taken control of about 90% of the encampment area, mass arrests made of those who remained behind. A last stand is looking to unfold with makeshift barriers and remaining protestors. pic.twitter.com/pkoLExV7I1
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
By 6 am WST police restored the area to order.
UCLA 🚨: It’s 0544 , the encampment is now in complete police control. Handful of protestors remain. The encampment is officially over.
It’s morning, birds chirping, I am signing off. Thanks for all the new followers, and all the pages/friends/colleagues who shared my work. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/FlJJQDs65O
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
Police tear down Palestine flag at UCLA: pic.twitter.com/0UdYWEEhUa
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 2, 2024