LA Protest Turns Violent: Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets

Los Angeles Protest: Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Tensions Rise Los Angeles, CA – June 15, 2025 – A protest in Los Angeles today turned tense as law enforcement officers responded to demonstrators with tear gas and rubber bullets. 9News Australia's Reid Butler, reporting live from the scene, provided eyewitness accounts of the escalating situation. "We're just going to step back here," Butler said, while visibly wearing body armor, as a cloud of tear gas filled the air. The video shows police on horseback and in riot gear dispersing the crowd. One demonstrator is seen throwing a projectile at the police. The report highlights the increasing number of protesters and the aggressive response by the police. Butler's commentary adds to the urgency and seriousness of the situation. The presence of the National Guard further emphasizes the scale of the event. While the video shows some protesters engaging in aggressive actions, it also captures the peaceful nature of the majority of the demonstration. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in Los Angeles and the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing large-scale protests. The 9News Australia report provides a valuable on-the-ground perspective on the events.