Crime
Video: Person stabbed as chaos erupt during anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles
Tensions escalated outside Los Angeles City Hall as anti-deportation protests turned violent, resulting in a man being stabbed amid the chaos.
The ongoing demonstrations, now in their sixth consecutive day, have led to multiple arrests, with additional protests expected throughout the weekend.
Exclusive footage captured by a witness shows the moment the violence unfolded.
In the video, a man is seen being swarmed by a crowd, knocked to the ground, and subjected to punches and kicks in a brutal assault.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, with some bystanders attempting to intervene while others appeared to escalate the attack.
Authorities have since confirmed that the victim suffered stab wounds, though details regarding his condition remain unclear.
The anti-deportation protests, which began as school walkouts and public demonstrations, have intensified as demonstrators voice opposition to immigration enforcement policies.
Law enforcement officers have been deployed to manage the growing unrest, and authorities have made multiple arrests in response to the escalating confrontations.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as protests show no signs of slowing down. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place.
The investigation into the violent attack remains ongoing.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).