Reporter Injured During L.A. Protests: Police Use of Force Questioned

Los Angeles Protests: Journalist Injured by Police Crowd Control Munitions Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2025 – A New York Times reporter, Livia Albeck-Ripka, reported being injured during the protests in Los Angeles on June 7, 2025. The incident, which occurred around midnight, involved the use of crowd-control munitions fired by Los Angeles Police Department officers. "It was around midnight. We see a line of officers, and very quickly after that, the officers began firing crowd-control munitions in our direction. And I was hit below my rib cage." Albeck-Ripka recounted in a video posted online. Albeck-Ripka sustained a bruise but was fortunate to avoid more serious injuries. However, she highlighted the potential danger of these munitions, stating, "But in some cases, these less-lethal munitions can break bones. If you get shot in the face or the head, they can be lethal." The incident raises concerns about the LAPD's use of force and whether established protocols were followed. Experts have suggested a potential violation of departmental policies. This incident underscores the need for thorough investigation and review of crowd control tactics to prevent future injuries.