Los Angeles became a flashpoint of tension this week as clashes between protesters and law enforcement reached new intensity. China Media Group reporter Liu Xiaoqian captured harrowing scenes of detainees pounding on windows while tear gas clouded streets near a temporary detention center.
💥 "The sound of stun grenades was constant – like fireworks at a warzone," Liu reported, describing protesters attempting to breach barricades. Police deployed non-lethal rounds and chemical agents to disperse crowds, creating a surreal tableau of smoke and desperation.
📢 Residents livestreamed the chaos as detainees’ window-banging echoed through downtown. While protest motives remain unclear, the visuals have sparked global debates about policing tactics and civil liberties.
🌐 With LA’s history of social movements, this latest eruption adds fuel to ongoing conversations about justice and public safety. Stay tuned as we track developments in this fluid situation.
