LA Protest Turns Violent as Police Clash with Demonstrators

Los Angeles Protest Turns Tense as Police Use Flashbangs; Peaceful Demonstration Escalates. Los Angeles, CA – A peaceful protest in Los Angeles took an unexpected turn yesterday when law enforcement officers intervened. Footage from the scene shows a demonstration that began peacefully, with participants carrying signs and flags. However, the situation escalated when police arrived, deploying flashbangs and causing protestors to flee. "They're charging! They're running away," said one witness in a video posted online. The video, which has gone viral, shows protestors expressing frustration and fear as police officers move in. The witness added, "They start shooting flashbangs. Now people are getting more aggressive and angry." The incident has sparked debate on social media about police tactics and the treatment of protestors. Authorities have not yet released a statement on the incident. The protest itself was focused on immigration issues, with signs reading "Fight ignorance not immigrants" and "No one is illegal on Tongva land". The protest took place near the Los Angeles County Courthouse.