Fight breaks out in South LA; at least 3 officers hurt

LAPD officers injured breaking up fight

More than three Los Angeles Police Department officers were injured trying to break up a fight that was sparked after a pickup basketball game in South LA. All of the injured officers are in stable condition.

LOS ANGELES - At least three Los Angeles Police Department officers were injured, and two people are in custody Saturday after a large gathering of juveniles turned into a massive brawl in South Los Angeles that drew a large police response.

SkyFOX was over the scene with a heavy police presence near the intersection of East 53rd Street and Compton Avenue a little after 9:45 p.m.

According to the LAPD, the fight broke out after a pickup basketball game between gang members.

Officers formed skirmish lines and began to disperse the crowd.

Officers and several of the participants were taken to a hospital in unknown conditions. A 12-year-old girl and her mother were also injured during the altercation.

While police confirmed to FOX 11 that more than three officers were hurt trying to break up the fight, they didn't give an exact number. But, they said that all of the officers were in stable condition as of Saturday.

Two people were also arrested for alleged battery of an officer.