Mob Causes Chaos at Los Angeles Street Takeover, Vandalizes City Bus

Video shows over 100 people blocking intersection, doing donuts, and attacking an occupied Metro bus

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:33am

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A shocking video captured a large group of over 100 people taking over an intersection in Los Angeles, blocking traffic, doing dangerous stunts with cars, and vandalizing an occupied Metro bus. The incident occurred on March 22, with the mob jumping on top of the bus, spraying graffiti, and setting off fireworks as police struggled to respond effectively.

Why it matters

Street takeovers have become an increasingly common problem in major cities across the U.S., creating public safety hazards and property damage. This latest incident in Los Angeles highlights the scale of the challenge, with large unruly crowds overwhelming law enforcement's ability to respond and restore order.

The details

The street takeover occurred at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Figueroa Street, where the mob blocked traffic and allowed drivers to perform dangerous stunts like donuts at high speeds. At one point, a car swerved into the crowd, hitting one person who was able to walk away. Meanwhile, a Metro bus with a driver and passengers inside was trapped and attacked, with around a dozen people jumping on top of it and spraying graffiti on the windshield. Fireworks were also set off, sending onlookers running.

  • The incident took place on March 22, 2026.

The players

LAPD Street Racing Task Force

A specialized unit within the Los Angeles Police Department focused on addressing street racing and takeovers, but they were unavailable to respond to this particular incident.

Sgt. Chris Carson

An officer with the LAPD Harbor Division who spoke to the Los Angeles Daily News about the challenges of responding to these types of events.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of times, we get there and they've moved on. The local residents don't like it. We don't like it. They take over a place and create a hazard. They block traffic. But we don't have the people to go and grab everyone. They'll run from us.”

— Sgt. Chris Carson, LAPD Harbor Division

The takeaway

This incident underscores the growing problem of street takeovers in Los Angeles and other major cities, where large unruly crowds are able to overwhelm law enforcement's ability to respond effectively and restore order. It raises questions about how cities can better address this issue to protect public safety and property.