The National Guard will leave the L.A. area as George Floyd protests of unprecedented size continue across Southern California, a source says.
The Floyd protests have been peaceful, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating videos showing officers using force on some of those demonstrators.One source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said the pullout could be completed later Sunday. A second source said that a small number of Guard members remain to protect some key L.A. assets but that most have returned to their bases.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti called in the Guard on May 30 after heated protests in the Fairfax District that ended with some burglaries and thefts by people police believe were not associated with the demonstrations. There have been no major reports of such illegal activity since Monday, when some businesses in Hollywood and Van Nuys were hit. Stores in Long Beach, downtown L.A. and Santa Monica also saw people stealing merchandise.
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