Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Australian Journalist Hit by Rubber Bullet During LA Protest
An Australian journalist named Lauren Tomasi, reporting for Nine News, was hit by a rubber bullet while covering a protest in Los Angeles.
The protests were against attacks on immigrants.
The incident was caught on video, which has spread online.
Australia's government has expressed its disapproval of the event, emphasizing the need for journalists to work safely.
The news outlet confirmed the incident and said the journalist and the camera operator are safe.
Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet while reporting live on Los Angeles protests.
The incident occurred during protests against attacks on immigrants.
Tomasi was reporting for Nine News Australia.
The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) condemned the incident.
- Who
- Lauren Tomasi, a journalist for Nine News Australia, police officers, protesters.
- What
- Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet while reporting on protests.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Why
- Unknown.
- Journalist
- Lauren Tomasi
- News Outlet
- Nine News Australia
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Incident Date
- Sunday
- Weapon
- Rubber Bullet
Sources
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