Anti-ICE Protester Shot in Face with Projectile During Demonstrations

Federal Police Fire Paintballs at Anti-ICE Protesters in California

A video has surfaced showing the moment a protester was shot in the face with a non-lethal projectile during a confrontation with federal police outside an immigration service building in California.

The incident occurred when demonstrators gathered outside the facility, where federal officers were present. At close range, police fired paintball-style weapons at the protesters. One of the protesters was struck in the face by a non-lethal round, resulting in severe injuries.

According to reports, the protester suffered significant damage, including blindness in one eye and skull fractures. The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement during protests.

The video footage shows the moment when the protester was shot, with police officers visible in the background firing paintballs at the crowd. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear.

Federal authorities have confirmed that they were present at the scene and engaged with protesters using non-lethal measures. However, details about the specific events leading up to the shooting remain unclear.

The incident has sparked an investigation into the use of force by federal police during the confrontation. Authorities have declined to comment further on the matter.

Source: Al Jazeera