A protester was charged with “assault with a deadly weapon” during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the University of Southern California’s campus on Wednesday afternoon.
There were 93 people who were arrested at the demonstration. Early Thursday morning, USC announced the university would “remain close until further notice.”
The protest on the UPC has ended. However, the campus remains closed until further notice. Students, faculty, staff, and people with business on campus may enter with proper identification.
— USC (@USC) April 25, 2024
The protests began on campus around 4 p.m., the Los Angeles Times reported.
At approximately 5 p.m., USC’s Department of Public Safety announced a 10-minute warning for demonstrators to clear the area or “face being arrested” by law enforcement officials. In response, many protesters defied the warning and moved toward the officers while chanting loudly, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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