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Protester Shot in Face by LAPD During Anti-ICE Rally Speaks Out

FOX 11 Los AngelesJanuary 19, 20263 min3,841 views
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Incident Overview

  • 🎯 An anti-ICE protester, Atlachinoli Tessa Aqual, is speaking out after being shot in the face with a less-than-lethal weapon during a downtown LA rally last summer.
  • ⚠️ The incident occurred despite an LAPD order forbidding the use of 40mm less-than-lethal rounds during protests, following a judge's order to limit their use.

The Moment of Impact

  • 📱 Video shows Aqual holding his phone when he was struck by a projectile.
  • 🤕 He has undergone two surgeries for a shattered jaw, stating he was angry about being "shot indiscriminately."

Legal and Departmental Actions

  • ⚖️ The LAPD is investigating the incident, noting that protesters were allegedly throwing rocks and bottles, and a firework detonated near officers.
  • 🚫 An officer discharged a 40mm round from his less-than-lethal launcher at a protester.
  • ❓ Aqual's attorney questions why the LAPD used these rounds if they were supposed to be limited.
  • 🗣️ LAPD stated they cannot comment due to ongoing litigation but confirmed the investigation.

Broader Context and Restrictions

  • 💥 This incident follows a similar case where another protester was shot in the face during anti-ICE demonstrations in Santa Ana.
  • 📢 The use of 40mm less-than-lethal rounds is now prohibited by LAPD for crowd control, though federal agents continue to use them.
  • 🚨 The LAPD had previously been found in contempt by a judge for not limiting the use of these rounds.
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