The reputation of the LAPD among California citizens has been particularly horrible. It’s not rare to hear news of officers being excessively violent toward peaceful Los Angeles protesters. Unfortunately, it seems these officers have yet to learn or change. Recently, another troubling incident occurred involving them. Reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray, who works for LA Taco and is known online as @ShotOn35mm, was reportedly shot with a 40mm less-lethal round while covering a nighttime protest in Los Angeles. Another reporter, FilmThePoliceLA, captured the entire incident on video and immediately called out the officers responsible. He pointed out that officers are only permitted to use such rounds when they are physically threatened. However, no such threat existed when the LAPD officer decided to shoot @ShotOn35mm.
LAPD targets reporter @ShotOn35mm with a 40mm less lethal. Officer then said he’s “fake press.”
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