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.
Crime
One Dead, One Injured in Apparent Self-Defense Shooting Outside Cali Rose 15 Kitchen in Lakeland
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill, located at 1323 Ariana Street in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two individuals—identified as Jesse Banks, 28, of Lakeland, and Nicholas Lue, 26, of West Palm Beach—had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both men were transported to Lakeland Regional Health for emergency treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Banks was pronounced deceased.
Lue was stabilized and remains hospitalized in recovery.
Preliminary findings from witness interviews and physical evidence at the scene indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Banks, Lue, and another individual, identified as Tre D’Shon Huntly, 24, of Lakeland.
The confrontation occurred just outside the restaurant’s front entrance.
According to investigators, the dispute escalated when Banks physically struck Huntly in the head.
At that moment, a male standing just inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly.
Banks and Lue then allegedly turned their aggression toward this second individual, producing a firearm and pointing it at him.
In response, Huntly drew a handgun and discharged several rounds, striking both Banks and Lue.
A handgun was later recovered from Banks at the scene.
Huntly remained at the location and fully cooperated with detectives during the investigation.
Based on the information available, it appears Huntly acted in self-defense.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or via email at neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.