Fox News Live: Three Federal Agents Injured in Downtown L.A. Clash During Student Walkout
Three federal law-enforcement officers were injured Friday afternoon in a confrontation with demonstrators who had gathered outside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles as part of a widespread student walkout. The fire department recorded an injury call at 4: 34 p. m. ET and took one patient to a hospital.
What happened on the street
Between 200 and 300 protesters gathered outside a federal immigration facility when some people in the crowd began throwing objects at officers positioned at the entrance. An immigration officer was struck in the head with a rock. Two officers with a federal protective unit were also hurt; one was hospitalized with a concussion and another suffered a cut above the eye. No arrests have been announced.
Law-enforcement response and tactics
Federal officers attempted to push the crowd back onto the sidewalk, deploying Tasers and batons in pushes that were captured on aerial video. As the march moved southbound, some demonstrators reportedly blended into the larger group after the initial clash. City police units assisted in securing the perimeter around the federal building while federal personnel tended to injured colleagues.
Prosecutors, warnings and potential charges
The head federal prosecutor in Los Angeles directed officers to make arrests on the spot for anyone committing crimes, warning that anyone taken into custody could be held in a federal detention facility. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson emphasized that assaulting federal law enforcement is a felony and pledged prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Student involvement and wider protests
The demonstration was part of coordinated walkouts by middle, high school and college students across the region protesting recent immigration enforcement actions. Participants left classrooms at multiple districts and campuses to join marches and rallies, with downtown Los Angeles emerging as a focal point for several recent demonstrations tied to immigration policy and deportation operations.
Footage, disruptions and the broader backdrop
Helicopter and ground footage showed protesters rushing onto detention center grounds and some throwing objects toward officers. Earlier incidents near the federal building included reports of vandalism before the marchers returned toward city hall. The downtown facility has been a frequent site of protests since large-scale immigration operations intensified in the area, and tensions have occasionally escalated into clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
What’s next
City and federal officials continue to monitor the situation and have increased security at downtown federal properties. Investigations into the assault on officers are underway, and prosecutors have signaled a readiness to pursue charges in cases where criminal conduct is identified. School officials are reviewing the walkouts and coordinating with law enforcement on safety measures for any further demonstrations.
The incident underscores ongoing friction between immigration enforcement operations and community protest activity in Southern California, where demonstrations have periodically broken into confrontations with officers over the last year.
