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Los Angeles police officers filmed shooting woman point-blank with ‘less lethal’ round

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Anna Betts
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New footage from recent Los Angeles protests shows police officers shooting an apparently unarmed woman at close range with a 'less lethal' round while she was walking alone near her residence. The incident highlights concerns about the use of such munitions, which have caused serious injuries and deaths in the past, during protests where flashbangs, teargas, and rubber bullets have also been deployed.

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  1. 1 Recently: Protests in Los Angeles.
  2. 2 Sunday (prior to publication): Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was shot in the leg by a rubber bullet.
  3. 3 Wednesday morning (June 11, 2025): The Los Angeles Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
  • The woman was injured by the projectile.
  • Raises concerns about police use of force and the safety of 'less lethal' munitions.
  • Highlights the inherent dangers faced by journalists covering protests.
What: Los Angeles police officers were filmed shooting an apparently unarmed woman with a 'less lethal' round at close range during recent protests.
When: Recently, during ongoing protests in Los Angeles; the video was shared on social media, and the article was published on June 11, 2025.
Where: Los Angeles, California.
Why: Officers were attempting to disperse people from the area; the woman was walking alone near her residence.
How: An officer fired a 'less lethal' munition (e.g., rubber, plastic, or sponge bullet, or pepper ball) at the woman from a close distance.

New footage from recent Los Angeles protests shows police officers shooting an apparently unarmed woman at close range with a 'less lethal' round while she was walking alone near her residence. The incident highlights concerns about the use of such munitions, which have caused serious injuries and deaths in the past, during protests where flashbangs, teargas, and rubber bullets have also been deployed.