VIDEO: Man throws lit firework into crowd in Hermosa Beach; several injured

The incident happened June 17 around 9:45 p.m. at Vista .Authorities are searching for a suspect who was caught on camera throwing a lit firework into a crowd of people inIt happened June 17 around 9:45 p.m. during a silent disco event at Vista .

A witness told police the firework exploded in the middle of the crowd and fragments of the firework hit multiple people. The number of people injured was not immediately released, but police said the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. The suspect is described as a man between 18 and 25 years old, wearing a black sweatshirt with yellow lining, dark pants, and a red, white, and blue helmet. The bicycle the suspect was riding is a beach cruiser with an attached gas-powered motor, a fuel tank attached under the handlebars, and an American flag to the rear of the bicycle.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree

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