Groups of protestors showed up outside of LAPD headquarters in downtown LA after video was released Friday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
A large group of people was seen surrounding LAPD patrol cars and getting close to officers.
At one point, a smoke bomb was released among the crowd.
Officers were seen lining up on the streets outside police headquarters, preparing to control the crowd.
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As of late Friday night, the crowd seemed to have dispersed but authorities said they are prepared just in case more protests continue.
