5 things to know about LA immigration protests, Trump deploying National Guard, Marines
3. Officers injured
At least five officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were injured over the weekend as people looted stores, burned vehicles and threw rocks at law enforcement, KTLA reports.
According to an LAPD Officer identified as Madison, three of the injured officers were treated on the scene, while the other two sustained minor injuries.
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Sgt. Daniel Keene of the California Highway Patrol also said that six of his fellow officers were hurt, according to KTLA. Keene added that the injuries were minor, however.
According to a summary of events published by CBS News Monday, a large group of demonstrators marched from the steps of L.A. City Hall to the federal building on Sunday. The federal building is where the detention center is located.
The protesters clashed with the federal agents outside the building, and the outlet noted that several agents appeared to be National Guard members. In response to the chaos, the LAPD issued a Tactical Alert for the entire city.
Two motorcyclists tried to breach the LAPD skirmish line in front of the detention center, according to the police. The motorcyclists, who have since been detained, injured two police officers.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
