Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti expressed support for East Coast residents in the wake of an explosion that injured 29 people in New York and two other unrelated incidents this weekend and vowed to remain vigilant in keeping local communities safe.
"Our thoughts are with everyone who has endured the violence in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia this weekend," Garcetti said in a statement issued late Saturday. "We condemn those responsible and offer our support to first responders and all those working tirelessly to tend to the injured, restore calm and investigate these senseless attacks."
A device authorities described as a makeshift explosive injured at least 29 people Saturday night on a crowded sidewalk in Manhattan's Chelsea district. A second unexploded device was also discovered.
New York Mayor Bill deBlasio has said an initial investigation indicates the devices were deliberately set, but do not appear to be terrorist-related.
Earlier Saturday an explosive went off in a garbage can near the boardwalk in New Jersey's Seaside Park. No injuries were reported.
On Friday night, a gunman went on a shooting spree in West Philadelphia that left one woman dead and two police officers injured.
Garcetti said Los Angeles police continue to monitor all three incidents and remain "dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all of L.A.'s communities."
