LA in Ruins: Protests and Looting Leave Downtown Devastated

Los Angeles Protests Leave Trail of Destruction: Businesses Looted, Police Respond. Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2025 – Following a night of protests and looting in downtown Los Angeles, the city awoke to a scene of widespread destruction. Businesses, including a historic Apple store, suffered significant damage. "The Apple store, located in a historic building, was completely ransacked," reported elcomerciocom, a journalist who filmed the aftermath. The video shows shattered windows and boarded-up storefronts. Later in the day, a protest formed near the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement and the National Guard. One store owner, speaking anonymously, stated, "We lost tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise. It's devastating." While the protests were largely peaceful, the looting caused significant economic damage and raised concerns about safety. Authorities are investigating the incidents and working to apprehend those responsible.