14-Year-Old Arrested for Stabbing at LA Protest

A 14-year-old boy was arrested by the LAPD on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at an immigration protest in downtown Los Angeles on February 7, 2025. The victim, a 17-year-old male, was hospitalized in critical condition after the attack, which took place near City Hall. Demonstrations against President Trump's immigration policies had been ongoing for six consecutive days, with hundreds of high school students participating. The suspect, who reportedly was not part of the protest, was seen on video wearing a black hoodie and allegedly antagonizing the crowd before the stabbing. The incident has sparked concerns about violence overshadowing the protest's message, which opposes mass deportations and ICE actions. Investigations continue as police urge anyone with information to contact them.