LAPD Investigates Multiple Protester Injuries During Downtown Los Angeles Demonstrations

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating multiple injuries sustained by protesters during recent demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles, including a head injury to Jack Kearns caused by a less-lethal round when he broke through a police line. Other serious injuries reported include Martin Santoyo, who suffered a shattered testicle after being shot by a rubber bullet at close range, and filmmaker Marshall Woodruff, who was blinded in his right eye and sustained facial fractures due to police fire. The LAPD also confirmed an injury to Daniel Robert Bill, who broke a finger requiring surgery after resisting arrest during an anti-immigration enforcement protest, with the Force Investigation Division probing these incidents. Protesters and their supporters have criticized the police response as excessive, emphasizing that many were peacefully protesting when force was used. The LAPD continues to collect evidence and conduct internal investigations amid public scrutiny over law enforcement's handling of the protests. Several victims have required emergency surgery and are facing uncertain recovery timelines, with community members raising funds to cover medical expenses.