US: LA car ramming driver shot, hospitalized, police says DW 07/19/2025
Briefly

A man suspected of a car ramming into a crowd in Hollywood was hospitalized and undergoing surgery. Approximately 30 people suffered injuries, with seven in critical condition. The incident occurred early Saturday outside The Vermont nightclub during a reggae/hip hop event. Initially targeting a food truck, the car drove through a valet line before crashing into people waiting to enter. The suspect, shot during the event, is in police custody facing charges like attempted murder. Investigations continue into the identity of the person who shot the driver and subsequently fled the scene.
The LAPD reported that around 30 people were injured early Saturday when a car rammed into a crowd outside The Vermont nightclub in Hollywood.
The suspect was hospitalized and undergoing surgery, currently in stable condition while in custody, awaiting potential charges of attempted murder.
The incident reportedly began when the car targeted a food truck, continued through a valet parking area, and then collided with a large group of people.
Seven of the injured were in critical condition, with authorities confirming that a second suspect, who shot the driver, fled the scene.
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