Journalist Hit by Rubber Bullet at Heated LA Protest

Los Angeles Protest Turns Violent: Journalist Injured by Police Rubber Bullet Los Angeles, CA – Tensions escalated sharply during protests in Los Angeles this past weekend, resulting in an Australian journalist, Lauren Tomasim, being struck by a rubber bullet fired by law enforcement. The incident, captured on video by Newsweek, shows a chaotic scene with police on horseback and protestors facing off. "After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated," Tomasim reported, her voice conveying the escalating tension. "The LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protestors, moving them on through the heart of LA." The video shows the moment a rubber bullet is fired, and Tomasim is seen reacting to the impact. The incident highlights concerns about the use of force by police during protests and raises questions about the safety of journalists covering such events. The video serves as visual evidence of the event, adding to the growing discussion surrounding police tactics and freedom of the press.