Police disperse thousands as celebrations turn ugly after Lakers' NBA Finals win

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Richard Torres, owner of the Holy Grail shoe store, stands in front of his boarded-up shop. Torres' store was emptied of its stock by looters during the rioting that followed Sunday night's Lakers victory.

Aftermath of Lakers rioting

( Al Seib / Los Angeles Times / June 15, 2009 )

Richard Torres, owner of the Holy Grail shoe store, stands in front of his boarded-up shop. Torres' store was emptied of its stock by looters during the rioting that followed Sunday night's Lakers victory.

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