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LAPD demobilizing from Ceaser Chavez and Alameda came back to their cars which have been vandalized. Slashed tires and broken windshields. AXN NEWS
🕒 [9:12 PM PT] – FBI Increases Reward to $75,000 for Suspect Who Injured Federal Officer
The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office has released new surveillance footage of a masked suspect seen throwing projectiles at law enforcement during riots near Alondra Boulevard. A federal officer was injured and several government vehicles were damaged.
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🧷 Call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any tips. Suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
🕒 [8:30 PM PT] – Trump Defends Slogan Amid Outcry: “They Spit, We Hit”
Speaking from the White House lawn, President Trump said:
“No one’s going to spit on our officers. If we see chaos, we will respond with strength.”
The slogan has already appeared on protester signs and pro-Trump merchandise, fueling both backlash and support across social platforms.
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🕒 [8:00 PM PT] – Waymo Cars Torched by Rioters in South L.A.
Three autonomous Waymo vehicles were set ablaze by a crowd near Vernon and Central Avenue. Footage shows scooters and debris used to block response vehicles.
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🚨 Los Angeles Fire Department says incidents like these are straining available resources.
🕒 [7:45 PM PT] – 500 U.S. Marines Remain on 24-Hour Standby
A Pentagon official confirms that 500 Marines are positioned on alert just outside the city. They will be activated if National Guard and LAPD forces are overwhelmed.
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🕒 [7:20 PM PT] – Rioters Trap CHP Officers Under Freeway With Flying Debris
In a chaotic confrontation near the I-105 underpass, California Highway Patrol units were pinned down as protesters hurled electric scooters, bikes, and bricks from above. At least two officers injured.
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🧾 ONGOING CONTEXT & ORIGINAL INCIDENT SUMMARY
Initial Report – June 9, 2025:
Los Angeles erupted into its third night of widespread riots and civil unrest, centered around immigration tensions and federal clashes with city leadership. Violence escalated after protesters attacked the ICE building, set vehicles on fire, and clashed with riot police.
President Trump called for the “liberation of L.A.,” blaming local leaders for losing control. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass pushed back, accusing the Trump administration of provoking violence and militarizing the crisis.
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