Video circulating online shows conservative activist Jake Lang bleeding after a chaotic confrontation in Minneapolis, where he was surrounded by a hostile crowd and forced to flee the scene by jumping into a vehicle.
Footage from the incident shows Lang attempting to move through the area as tensions rise and multiple individuals close in on him. Moments later, he appears injured, with visible blood, while people shout and push around him.
According to those present, the situation escalated rapidly as opposing demonstrators confronted Lang, leading to physical contact. The video does not clearly show who initiated the altercation, but it does capture Lang retreating as the crowd grows more aggressive.
At one point, Lang is seen escaping the scene by entering a nearby car, which drives away as the crowd continues yelling. Supporters say the move likely prevented further injury as the situation appeared to be spiraling out of control.
Notably, no Minneapolis police officers are visible intervening in the footage during the height of the confrontation. The absence of immediate law enforcement response has raised questions online about crowd control and public safety.
Minneapolis has seen repeated clashes at politically charged events in recent years, with critics arguing that inconsistent enforcement and delayed responses have contributed to volatile street-level confrontations.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Minneapolis police regarding the incident or whether any investigation is underway.
The video continues to spark debate over political violence, public safety, and whether authorities are doing enough to prevent mobs from overwhelming individuals during protests and counter-protests.
