"Authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police."
"A woman who declined to give her name but identified herself as a medic said she treated the teenager who was struck in the eye with a pepper ball before he was taken to the hospital."
"First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli posted on X that federal agents have video footage of people assaulting officers, warning that they will find and arrest those responsible."
More than 70 protesters were arrested in Los Angeles after police deployed tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration. The confrontation occurred outside the federal Metropolitan Detention Center following peaceful protests. Authorities claimed the crowd ignored dispersal orders. Officers forcibly removed journalists from the area, preparing for mass arrests. A medic reported treating a teenager injured by a pepper ball. Police warned that they had video evidence of assaults on officers and would pursue those responsible.
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