UCPD searches for suspects in off-campus battery and hate crime

By Matthew Royer
June 12, 2023 4:14 p.m.
UCPD is searching for suspects reportedly involved in an off-campus battery and hate crime Sunday morning.
The incident took place at about 12:55 a.m. on the 400 block of Gayley Avenue, according to a UCPD crime alert that was sent Monday afternoon.
The suspects reportedly drove past the victim and threw eggs at her and her friends. One suspect reportedly yelled a racial slur and struck the victims with the eggs.
The suspects are described in the alert as six college-aged men driving a beige or gray Mercedes convertible.
The victim is a UCLA student and declined medical attention, according to the alert.
This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.
Royer is a senior staff reporter for the News and Sports sections of the Bruin. He was previously the 2022-2023 assistant News editor for the city and crime beat.
Royer is a senior staff reporter for the News and Sports sections of the Bruin. He was previously the 2022-2023 assistant News editor for the city and crime beat.
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