Los Angeles, Ca
Axe-wielding woman torches cars in violent Hollywood Hills rampage
A woman was arrested after torching vehicles and threatening bystanders with an axe during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills Saturday.
The incident happened near Argyle and Franklin Avenues at around 10:30 a.m.
Cell phone video captured a Toyota Prius being set on fire. As the flames continued growing, an explosion occurred, sending dark smoke billowing into the air.
The flames continued growing and eventually spread to a nearby Jeep Cherokee SUV.
Witnesses said the female suspect ran into an apartment complex where she reportedly attacked a woman with an axe. She also allegedly threatened other bystanders with the weapon.
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A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A victim who was reportedly attacked by an axe-wielding suspect in the Hollywood Hills was transported to the hospital on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Bystanders look on as a vehicle was engulfed in flames in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
The charred remains of a vehicle that was set on fire by a suspect in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
The charred remains of a vehicle that was set on fire by a suspect in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA)
Los Angeles police responded to the scene and arrested the woman who was seen bloodied. The victim who was targeted was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Firefighters rushed to the scene and eventually extinguished the burning vehicles.
The motive behind the fiery rampage remains unclear. The suspect, who was only described as a white woman, was taken into custody. Her identity was not released.
The incident remains under investigation.
Footage of the incident can be viewed in the video player above.
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