Sean Tabibian : “UCLA Protest Violence: Police Intervention After Hours”

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Late on April 30, Sean Tabibian called 911 to report violence at UCLA. Pro-Palestinian protesters were attacked by masked agitators, prompting Tabibian to make 11 calls to police as the situation escalated. Law enforcement agencies, including UCLA police, LAPD, and CHP, faced scrutiny for their delayed response. The violence, captured on video, included injuries and assaults on protesters from both sides. The lack of police intervention raised concerns among witnesses, with some describing the scene as a “war zone.” The response from authorities, including miscommunications and delayed action, led to a chaotic and violent night on the UCLA campus.

Late on April 30, Sean Tabibian made a frantic call to 911, reporting a violent altercation unfolding at the University of California at Los Angeles. The chaos erupted as masked agitators attacked pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus quad, prompting a swift response from security guards. Despite multiple calls to law enforcement, the violence continued to escalate over the course of the night, raising questions about the delayed police intervention.

The first call to 911 was placed at 11:09 p.m., with Tabibian making a total of 11 calls throughout the night as the situation worsened. Witnesses also called for help, but law enforcement did not move in to stop the violence until 3 hours and 34 minutes after the initial call, as revealed by a Washington Post investigation. The delay in police response prolonged one of the most violent altercations seen during the pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses.

The examination, based on evidence from videos, emergency transmissions, and witness interviews, shed light on the challenges faced by university and local officials when deciding to involve police in such incidents. While some campuses have been criticized for heavy-handed tactics, UCLA’s campus police, along with LAPD and CHP, faced scrutiny for their hands-off approach that night.

As the violence unfolded, injuries were reported on both sides, with pro-Palestinian protesters bearing the brunt of the attacks. Videos and images showed the use of chemical irritants, physical assaults, and even reports of a gunshot on campus. Despite the escalating violence, police remained stationed at a command post, with some officers forming a line but refraining from intervening for an hour.

The lack of police intervention starkly contrasted with the swift dismantling of the UCLA camp and the arrest of 210 people the following night. The response on April 30 left many questioning why law enforcement waited so long to act, especially as reports of injuries and escalating aggression continued to pour in.

Following the incident, UCLA and LAPD initiated a joint investigation into the perpetrators, seeking assistance from the FBI. The University of California system’s president called for an external investigation into the university’s response that night, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in handling such incidents.

In the days leading up to the violence, tensions had been mounting on campus, with faculty expressing concerns about the safety of pro-Palestinian activists and the potential for physical violence. Requests for additional police presence were made and canceled, leaving the campus vulnerable to escalating confrontations between protesters and counterprotesters.

On the night of the attack, calls for help went unanswered, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene reminiscent of a war zone. The delayed police response, coupled with the lack of arrests or questioning of the attackers, raised serious concerns about the handling of the situation and the protection of students on campus.

As the investigation continues and the fallout from the incident unfolds, the events at UCLA serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by universities and law enforcement in maintaining campus safety during periods of heightened tension and conflict.