Skirmishes break out at Whittier rally to support police as counter-demonstrators show up

WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- Rival groups of demonstrators led to some tense moments in Whitter Tuesday night.

The event began as a pro-police rally, but a counter-demonstration group turned up as well.

There were some minor skirmishes and police took at least a few people into custody.

But the event was otherwise largely peaceful with a number of cars driving by with pro-police messages.