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Protests Turn Violent in L.A.

For the third straight day, immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles escalated into violent clashes. Demonstrators blocked the 101 Freeway, attacked CHP vehicles, and even attempted arson.

Police Under Fire

LAPD officers were targeted with commercial-grade fireworks. “Tonight we had individuals out there shooting commercial-grade fireworks at our officers that can kill you,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. A Molotov cocktail was thrown, and someone reportedly crashed a motorbike into police lines.

Escalating Chaos

Seventeen CHP and ten LAPD officers were injured or arrested. “It’s increasingly worse and more violent,” McDonnell warned. A small fire ignited behind police lines as tensions grew.

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