Mob beats security guard to death outside Hollywood nightclub
Police said a mob of around 10 people confronted the security guard for unknown reasons
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A mob of people beat a security guard to death outside a Hollywood nightclub early Sunday morning, according to reports.
The violence broke out around 2 a.m. outside the Dragonfly Hollywood at 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles police told Fox 11.
The circumstances leading up to the assault – including whether or not it was gang-related – remain unclear.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}LAPD West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo told KTLA the security guard was confronted by a group of about 10 people and fell into the street. The mob then kicked and stomped him to death.
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The Dragonfly Hollywood nightclub, located in the 6500 block of Santa Monica Blvd, near Wilcox Ave. (Google Maps)
The security guard was taken to a hospital where he died of his injuries. His identity has not been released.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}No arrests have been made as of Sunday evening.
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