The LAPD declared the crowd an unlawful assembly late Wednesday, urging attendees to "Leave the area immediately and follow all officers’ orders" via social media. As police directed the crowd to move eastward toward 8th Street, tensions escalated further. "Various projectiles are being thrown at LAPD Officers in the area of Olympic & Grand," the department stated, noting that additional resources were being dispatched to manage the situation.

Reports of looting surfaced nearby, leading to arrests by the Central Division of the LAPD, which also communicated updates on social media early Thursday morning. Mayor Karen Bass had previously cautioned that "violence will not be tolerated" during the celebrations following the Dodgers' victory over the New York Yankees. "LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses," she asserted, emphasizing a proactive deployment and a coordinated effort with regional partners to ensure the safety of all Angelenos.
A celebration for the Dodgers’ World Series win in downtown Los Angeles spiraled into chaos as police labeled the gathering unlawful. Officers faced projectiles from the crowd, prompting Mayor Bass to stress the importance of safety during celebrations.