Clash At CA Federal Building Leaves Protester Injured
1 week ago
A confrontation outside a federal immigration building in Southern California left a protester seriously injured after federal officers deployed crowd-control munitions during a protest that authorities say became disorderly.
The demonstration took place Friday outside the federal immigration facility in Santa Ana, where officers in riot gear were stationed as crowds gathered and chanted. According to the Department of Homeland Security, some protesters refused to leave the property and threw objects toward officers, prompting law enforcement to take action to restore order.
During the encounter, a 21-year-old man was struck in the face by a crowd-control projectile and later taken into custody. Officials say two federal officers were also injured during the disturbance.
DHS described the gathering as a violent protest and said arrests were made for assault on a federal officer and disorderly conduct. The agency did not immediately release details about the type of munitions used or the extent of injuries to those involved.
The incident remains under review as investigations continue.
The demonstration took place Friday outside the federal immigration facility in Santa Ana, where officers in riot gear were stationed as crowds gathered and chanted. According to the Department of Homeland Security, some protesters refused to leave the property and threw objects toward officers, prompting law enforcement to take action to restore order.
During the encounter, a 21-year-old man was struck in the face by a crowd-control projectile and later taken into custody. Officials say two federal officers were also injured during the disturbance.
DHS described the gathering as a violent protest and said arrests were made for assault on a federal officer and disorderly conduct. The agency did not immediately release details about the type of munitions used or the extent of injuries to those involved.
The incident remains under review as investigations continue.
