Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said officers were “overwhelmed” by the remaining protesters. He said they included regular agitators who show up at demonstrations to cause trouble.

It was the third and most intense day of demonstrations against Trump’s immigration crackdown in the region, as the arrival of around 300 Guard troops spurred anger and fear among many residents.

Los Angeles, CA – June 06: DHS police stand guard at the Metropolitan Detention Center as protesters gather in response to ICE raids in Los Angeles on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

Los Angeles, CA – June 06: DHS police stand guard at the Metropolitan Detention Center as protesters gather in response to ICE raids in Los Angeles on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

A video on X shared by 9 News Australia shows their U.S. correspondent, Lauren Tomasi, being “caught in the crossfire as the Los Angeles Police Department fired rubber bullets at protesters in ...

Credit: AP. Los Angeles Police officers patrol near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday. Credit: AP/Jae Hong. Protesters stretched from the city hall to the ...