Scuffles broke out in multiple parts of the city. As seen on NBC4 News on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
While supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., backers of the incumbent rallied in downtown Los Angeles in what was a mostly peaceful demonstration until clashes erupted with counter-protesters, leading to six arrests.
Dozens of Trump supporters gathered at 9 a.m. for the rally outside Los Angeles City Hall. Holding flags and carrying signs reading "Stop the Steal," members of the group stood along Spring Street while others circled the area in their vehicles.
Organizers of the event said 15 "patriotic organizations" were taking part in the demonstration "to demand the integrity and justice of the Nov. 3 election."
The gathering proceeded peacefully for most of the morning, but skirmishes began erupting around midday as counter-protesters gathered nearby.
Los Angeles police, who earlier reported that the protest was being held peacefully, began showing up in large numbers, eventually declaring an unlawful assembly, ordering the crowd to disperse.
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
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US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Thousands of Trump supporters, fueled by his spurious claims of voter fraud, flooded the nation’s capital protesting the expected certification of Joe Biden’s White House victory by the US Congress.
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Demonstrators gather in front of The Washington Monument during a protest in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump demonstrate on the National Mall on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Demonstrators gather during a protest in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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An image of President Donald Trump appears on video screens before his speech to supporters from the Ellipse at the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Supporters listen as US President Donald Trump speaks on The Ellipse outside of the White House Jan.6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Members of the National Guard Crowds walk as people arrive for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Crowds arrive for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation’s capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
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People wait on the National Mall outside a security perimeter for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest the November 3rd presidential election election in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest the November 3rd presidential election election in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 6, 2021.
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People gather as US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People wait on the National Mall outside a security perimeter for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People arrive for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People wait outside a security perimeter for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Crowds arrive for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election arrive for a rally on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump pray outside the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump pray outside the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump pray outside the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People wait for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People wait to enter a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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People wait for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse outside of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Crowds gather for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest at Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
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Crowds arrive for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
LAPD Officer Tony Im said "several fights'' broke out during the demonstration, but he didn't have information on whether anyone had been seriously injured. Video from the scene showed at least one person left bloodied.
LAPD said six people were arrested -- three on suspicion of carrying unpermitted items while attending a public demonstration, two on suspicion of failing to disperse and one for resisting or obstructing an officer.
The anti-Trump group Refuse Fascism held a protest of its own in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon, unfurling a banner over the Harbor (110) Freeway at Seventh Street, proclaiming, "Trump Lost! Fascists Get Out!''
In Beverly Hills, another protest that began about 3 p.m. was declared by police an unlawful assembly about 5:30 p.m. after a fight broke out, Beverly Hills Police Department Chief Dominick Rivetti said in a video posted on Twitter.
A sergeant at the department said about 100 people attended the event and began dispersing after the announcement.
"I just want to assure everybody that lives, works and visits in Beverly Hills, that this police department will do everything in its power to keep the peace and protect all of you,'' Rivetti said.
