LAPD takes down protester on stilts, drags him away at an anti-ICE riot
Protester on Stilts Knocked Down by Cops During Anti-ICE Riot in Los Angeles
During a recent anti-ICE riot in Los Angeles, a protester walking on stilts was forcefully knocked down by police officers, causing a stir among onlookers and sparking outrage among demonstrators.
The incident, captured on video, shows the protester, waving a Guatemala flag, approaching the police officers who swiftly brought him to the ground and proceeded to detain him amidst the chaos of the protest in downtown LA.
Thousands of demonstrators had taken to the streets to protest President Trump’s mass deportation efforts, with some resorting to violent acts such as vandalizing driverless Waymo taxis by graffitiing them, shattering their windows, and setting several on fire.
Amidst the chaos, a shirtless vandal was seen standing atop one of the vandalized Waymos waving a Mexican flag surrounded by flames and smoke, adding to the intensity of the protest.
President Trump responded to the riots by ordering 2,000 California National Guard troops to address the violent protests outside ICE offices, condemning the actions of the demonstrators as “violent, insurrectionist mobs” attempting to disrupt deportation operations.
As tensions escalated, protesters clashed with law enforcement, with some hurling fireworks at officers and others looting businesses in the vicinity. The LAPD chief expressed concern over the escalating violence and vandalism, admitting that his officers were “overwhelmed” by the situation.
The LAPD reported that at least 27 individuals were arrested in connection with the riots, with officers facing challenges such as individuals shooting commercial-grade fireworks at them and hurling glass bottles and concrete pieces at them.
The violent protests in Los Angeles have reignited debates on immigration policies and law enforcement responses to civil unrest, underscoring the need for peaceful demonstrations and constructive dialogue in addressing societal issues.
