L.A. Protests: Police Use of Force and Journalist Injuries Raise Concerns
TL;DR
During protests in Los Angeles, a woman was shot at close range with what appears to be less lethal ammunition by police while walking near her residence, with footage capturing the incident and raising concerns about the use of such munitions, which can cause serious injuries or death.
- Los Angeles police officers filmed shooting woman point-blank with ‘less lethal’ round The Guardian
- With reporters shot and roughed up, advocates question whether those covering protests are targets AP News
- L.A. Protests Prompt Calls for Police Restraint After Journalist Injuries The New York Times
- Reporters struck and hurt LAist
- Reporter hit by rubber bullet during live report from Los Angeles immigration protests KTLA
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