Journalist Shot with Rubber Bullet During Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was shot at close range with a rubber bullet by police while reporting live on immigration protests in Los Angeles. She and her camera operator are safe. British photographer Nick Stern, also marked as press, was injured in a separate clash. Protests erupted after mass detentions by ICE.

Key Points

  • Journalist Lauren Tomasi and photographer Nick Stern were injured in clashes between protesters and police during immigration protests in LA
  • Tomasi was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting live on TV, but sustained no serious injury
  • Protests erupted following mass detentions by ICE, with sharp criticism directed at President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops

Pros

  • Highlighting the dangers journalists face while reporting on protests
  • Raising awareness about the use of force by law enforcement

Cons

  • Potential risk of injury or harm to journalists covering sensitive events