Tense scenes unfolded during an anti-ICE protest as law enforcement deployed less-lethal munitions toward demonstrators, triggering panic and urgent cries from within the crowd.
In footage circulating from the scene, a woman can be heard shouting that a protester had been shot in the stomach and repeatedly emphasizing that the injured woman was pregnant. The shouts quickly drew attention as people scrambled to assess what had happened.
Witnesses say the incident occurred while LAPD officers were firing 40mm less-lethal rounds, commonly referred to as rubber or impact munitions, as part of crowd-control efforts during the protest.
Moments after the shot, voices in the crowd expressed fear that the pregnant woman was losing her baby, amplifying the emotional intensity of the situation. The full medical condition of the woman has not been publicly confirmed.
Less-lethal munitions are intended to disperse crowds or stop perceived threats, but medical experts have long warned that impacts to the torso — especially involving pregnant women — can carry serious risks.
The incident has sparked renewed outrage among protesters and activists, who argue that firing impact rounds into dense crowds creates unnecessary danger, particularly when vulnerable individuals are present.
Law enforcement has not yet released a detailed statement addressing this specific injury or clarifying whether officers were aware of the woman’s condition at the time.
As protests against ICE operations continue nationwide, this incident is likely to intensify scrutiny over crowd-control tactics and the use of less-lethal weapons during demonstrations.
