Man on Roof Tosses Wood at CA Firefighters

June 20, 2023
No Los Angeles firefighters or officers were injured in the incident.

A man who climbed onto a rooftop in Venice began throwing pieces of wood at Los Angeles firefighters late Monday night.

Police started following the man after allegedly standing on top of a Metro bus, KTLA reported.

He then climbed on top of a building that was under construction in the area. He also grabbed onto loose wires.

There was no information about whether the man was taken into custody. 

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