Car plows into Los Angeles nightclub crowd, injuring 30
The suspect was "undergoing surgery" and in stable condition, Lillian Carranza from the Los Angeles Police Department said.
"He is not free to leave, he is in the custody of Los Angeles Police Department," Carranza told local news station KCAL, adding that police were looking into charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
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