Man Forcibly Taken in Downtown LA Incident, Eyewitness Seeks Help

Los Angeles, CA – A distressing incident unfolded in downtown Los Angeles yesterday, June 16, 2025, when a man was reportedly forcibly removed from a building entrance and taken away in an unidentified vehicle. Eyewitness footage captured the man struggling against two individuals attempting to pull him from a doorway, while another bystander tried to intervene and assist him. The video shows the man shouting for help as the struggle intensifies. Ultimately, he was pulled away and forced into a silver car by multiple individuals. The person who filmed the incident, user "amorous*•.•<3" (no11baby), uploaded the video with a plea for assistance, stating, "HELP!!! Please this man was taken right before my eyes. I didn’t know what to do or how to help. If anyone could help identify him / what he is saying / how to help him! In downtown la. I can’t tell if it was ICE but they left in an unidentified car." Authorities have not yet released a statement regarding the incident. The identity of the man and the individuals involved remains unknown. The video has garnered significant attention online, with over 550,000 views and thousands of shares, as the public seeks more information about the event.

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