The Los Angeles Police Department reported that 93 individuals were arrested on suspicion of trespassing during demonstrations at the University of Southern California on Wednesday. The arrests were made as protesters gathered at the university's Alumni Park, defying orders from USC's Department of Public Safety to disperse or face arrest for trespassing.
According to Los Angeles Police Captain Kelly Muniz, the university is a private campus, and the group of protesters was in violation of their orders, leading to the arrests for trespassing. Additionally, one person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, although further details were not provided.
Despite tensions escalating as protesters refused to relocate and remove their tents and other prohibited items, no injuries were reported among the protesters or officers involved in the demonstrations. The LAPD's intervention resulted in the closure of the university campus on Wednesday evening as arrests were carried out.
