Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Journalist Shot with Rubber Bullet During LA Protest
A journalist named Lauren Tomasi was shot by a police officer with a rubber bullet while reporting live from a protest in Los Angeles.
She was describing how police were using these bullets to control protesters.
While speaking, the officer fired, hitting her in the leg.
Tomasi stated that she was sore the next day.
Channel Nine reporter Lauren Tomasi was shot with a rubber bullet.
The incident occurred during a live broadcast.
Tomasi was reporting on police using rubber bullets to disperse protesters.
The officer fired a non-lethal round into her leg.
Tomasi reported she was sore the following day.
- Who
- Lauren Tomasi and Los Angeles police officer.
- What
- Journalist shot with rubber bullet.
- When
- During recent protests.
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA
- Why
- To disperse protesters.
Journalists/Bystanders
Law Enforcement
Use of Rubber Bullets
Journalists/Bystanders
Journalists are subject to injuries from police actions at protests.
Law Enforcement
Police used rubber bullets during protests.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Injured Journalist
- Lauren Tomasi
- Weapon Used
- Rubber Bullet
- Events
- During Protests
Sources
CNN correspondent, crew detained and escorted from Los Angeles protest zone
With reporters shot and roughed up, advocates question whether those covering protests are targets
Factbox-What are the ‘less lethal’ weapons used by law enforcement in Los Angeles protests?
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