Protesters clash with police in violent downtown in downtown Laon, LA
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Hours after thousands of people flocked to downtown Los Angeles For demonstration day, The scene changed from peace to violence as the scene caused a stir to unleash tear gas.
“The demonstrations took the streets. Dispersion orders will be issued to all people in Alameda, south of Aliso and north of Temple, and will leave the area soon,” LAPD warned of X.
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“People in the crowd are throwing rocks, bricks, bottles and other objects. Not fatal, not fatal. It can cause discomfort and pain. I recommend that everyone leave the area.”
Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman was on the scene and reported that she saw what appears to have been glass bottles thrown at officers and gas is being deployed across the area.
Fox News reported that LAPD and SWAT, LA County Sheriff’s deputies, are currently on the scene.
Deputies were able to see riot equipment on the frontline as officers announced an illegal assembly was declared and gas would be deployed.
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) closed access to the bridge and the 101 highway after curfew came into effect in response to the federal immigration project in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025. (APU Gomes/AFP via Getty Images)
Videos from the scene show the large presence of police. Some people can watch on foot and ride horses.
It was also reported that the large group was squared with the police and chanting “peaceful protests.”
Police reported that “commercial-grade fireworks” were also being thrown by police officers in the protests in the temple and Main Street.
Police can also hear about speakers urging them to disperse into the crowd.
As the riots intensified, police were reported to have fired rubber bullets at protesters after threw water bottles, glass bottles and rocks at officials near city hall.
Homeland Security He warned that serious consequences will be brought on by those who hurt law enforcement.
“Violence and threats against federal law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the agency warned X.
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“These violent rioters are fighting against law and order,” the statement continued.
Earlier that day, LA Mayor Karen Bass appealed to the public to protest peacefully.
“My phone should not give the administration an excuse to intervene as people march across Los Angeles today,” Bus said at a press conference.
“Let’s make sure we show the world the best of LA and our country. Let’s contrast this administration’s provocation, escalation and violence.”
This is protesting on Saturday, June 14th, similar to the DC military parade and the president’s 79th birthday as it protests against the Trump administrations around Los Angeles and across the country.
The protest continues in days of nationwide protests against federal immigrant raids made by Immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) Agent.
Man spits out a burning American flag during an anti-ice protest in Los Angeles. (Oliya Scootercaster/FreedomNewstv)
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said Friday that nearly 12 deputies were injured during the ongoing riot after protesters fired rocks, Molotov cocktails and “high-quality fireworks.”
According to LAPD, from Saturday June 7 to Saturday June 7, LAPD made more than 500 arrests related to the protests.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to hold them accountable for the escalating protests against Trump, claiming that they were peaceful demonstrations before the National Guard and his rhetoric accelerated the conflict.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Newsom’s Office said the Trump administration “did not even take advantage of the additional resources available to clean up the mess.”
“Let’s be clear. There was no need for National Guard in Los Angeles. State and local law enforcement agencies were responding. Federal agencies didn’t take advantage of the additional resources available to clean up the mess. The military to handle the protests shows fundamental misconceptions about how public safety works.
Alex Koch, Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and Peter D’Abrosca of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, murder, national crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com