Australian reporter shot with rubber bullet while covering anti-Ice protests in Los Angeles
Moment reporter shot with rubber bullet during LA protest coverage
- An Australian TV reporter, Lauren Tomasi of 9News, was struck in the leg by a rubber bullet fired by the LAPD while reporting live near protests in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
- The incident occurred in downtown Los Angeles during the third day of unrest.
- Tomasi was shot moments after finishing a live cross to Australia.
- The camera captured an officer turning his weapon and firing at Tomasi as officers began firing rubber bullets at protesters.
- An onlooker exclaimed, "F***, you shot the reporter!" after the incident.