Man arrested for violent assault in Hollywood

Investigators have arrested a 27-year-old man for a violent attack on Hollywood Boulevard on May 6 that left one victim seriously injured.

The attack was captured on video by a witness and posted on social media. Police said investigators used the video and additional surveillance camera footage from the area to identify the alleged suspect – Jorge Luiz Garcia of Los Angeles.

The attack happened around 2:15 a.m. in the 6700 block of Hollywood Boulevard. The video shows the male victim and two people arguing. The victim is pepper-sprayed, thrown to the ground and punched repeatedly while unconscious by a man police believe is Garcia. Two passers-by intervened and the attacker fled.

Witnesses called 911 and patrol officers arrived at the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for multiple injuries.

Investigators arrested Garcia at an undisclosed location in Hollywood around 2:30 p.m. on May 8. Garcia was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The case has been referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will consider filing formal assault charges.

Anyone with information is urged to call Hollywood Division detectives at (213)972-2971. On weekends and after hours, call the LAPD hotline at (877)LAPD247.