Chaos Erupts As Police In Los Angeles Attempt To Sweep Massive Homeless Camp

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All Chaos Broke Out In Los Angeles When Police Attempted To Sweep A Massive Homeless Camp Located In The City's Echo Park.
When Police Arrived Hundreds Of Protesters Were There To Meet Them And - Along With Some Homeless People - Started Throwing Rocks, Smoke Bombs And Bottles At Officers Who Were Trying To Push Them Back From The Park.

According To Reports Many Of The Demonstrators Refused To Move While Chanting It Was Quote Their Park.

The Department Said Social Media Reports That Accused Them Of Using Tear Gas During The Clashes Were Untrue.

City Officials Have Been Planning To Clear And Fence In The Park After Residents Complained Of The Growing Danger They Face Because Of The Homeless That Have Been There For More Than A Year.

An Estimated $500,000 Worth Of Repairs Will Need To Be Done At The Park.

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