Man knocked out in brutal brawl in West Hollywood’s rainbow district
A violent brawl occurred in West Hollywood's rainbow district, resulting in one man being knocked out. The incident took place outside a bar called Trunks on Santa Monica Boulevard. Video footage of the altercation has circulated on social media, highlighting a series of recent fights in the area.
- ▪The brawl happened around 11 p.m. outside Trunks bar on Santa Monica Boulevard.
- ▪Video footage shows two men exchanging punches before one is knocked out.
- ▪This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence in West Hollywood, with several recent fights reported.
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Metro Man knocked out in brutal brawl in West Hollywood’s rainbow district By Titus Wu Published May 17, 2026, 12:12 p.m. ET Another stunning knockout was captured on video in West Hollywood that left a man sprawled out on the sidewalk outside of a bar. The altercation reportedly took place on Santa Monica Boulevard near Palm Avenue at 11 p.m. Thursday outside a bar called Trunks. The surrounding area is filled with bars and restaurants. Video shows two men tussling. Instagram/@weho_times The video shows two men, one in a yellow shirt and another in a black-and-white tee, throwing hands and trading punches. Then, the man in the yellow-shirt pushes hard against the other man’s chest, effectively throwing him into the ground. “Hey!” the voice behind the video exclaimed.
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