Australian Journalist Hit by Rubber Bullet During Los Angeles Protest

Los Angeles Protests Turn Violent: Australian Journalist Injured by Rubber Bullet Los Angeles, CA – In a disturbing turn of events during a weekend demonstration in Los Angeles, an Australian journalist was injured by a rubber bullet fired at close range by a security officer. The incident, captured on live television, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of journalists covering protests. Lauren Thomasi, a reporter for Nine News Australia, was reporting live from the scene of a demonstration that had swelled to thousands of participants by Sunday. Video footage shows the moment Thomasi is struck in the leg by a rubber bullet. She is heard yelling in pain and clutching her leg before being helped away from the scene. "I was just doing my job," Thomasi stated later, "and I never expected something like this to happen." The demonstration, which began Friday, involved hundreds of protesters initially, but by Sunday had grown to thousands. The protests were focused on [insert specific cause of the protest here], resulting in heightened tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement. The incident involving Thomasi serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by journalists covering volatile situations. It underscores the need for greater protection for journalists and the importance of responsible use of force by security personnel during public demonstrations. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.