Police helicopters and cops and swat gear showed up to shut down the predominately African American party.

79 officers, many of them dressed in riot gear, responded to the noise complaint on 23rd and Hoover early Saturday morning. At least 6 party-goers were arrested. 

Anthony Stewart, a student from Santa Monica College, said the police detained for an hour early Saturday morning before letting him go.

"I sat there in the cop car the whole entire time and listened to the whole conversation on the radio," said Stewart, "them laughing about stepping on the girl, them laughing about blocking everybody off -- 'Oh they're not leaving? Let's just start arresting them!'"

Stewart still has imprints on his wrists from the way the police handcuffed him on Saturday. He also has scratches on his neck and a wound on his shoulder. 

"While I was in the police car, I prayed outloud while we were listening to the radio" Stewart continued.

"When I was done with the prayer, the officer got out of the car, turned the radio off and slammed the door."

Here are some of the scenes that took place during today's sit-in protesting the LAPD's handling of Saturday's situation:

Nate Howard, who hosted the party, addresses the crowd gathered at the steps of Tommy Trojan about what happened. (Faith Jessie/ Neon Tommy)

Provost Elizabeth Garrett walks past the sit-in. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

Makiah Green tears up during the rally. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

Several students gathered at Tommy Trojan to protest racial profiling and excessive force. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

ABC 7 interviews two students who attended the party. (Faith Jessie/ Neon Tommy)

The crowd listens to sophomore Isabel Bravo deliver a fiery take on race issues at USC.

79 police officers showed up early Saturday morning to shut down Nate Howard's party. They told attendees at a different party across the street to stay indoors, despite the fact they were just as loud, said students who were at the scene. (Faith Jessie/ Neon Tommy)

Anthony Thomas, a student at Santa Monica College, was detained for an hour after trying to leave Saturday's party. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

Tommy Trojan is shackled with tin-foil chains. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

USC students spend their finals week participating in a sit-in. (Faith Jessie/ Neon Tommy)

Nate Howard spends a quiet moment with a friend during the rally. (Aaron Liu/ Neon Tommy)

On Tuesday, LAPD and DPS will hold an open discussion at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center to talk about the events that transpired over the weekend.

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