Antifa and other far-left activists clashed with police during a massive pro-abortion march in Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.
The march started off peacefully, with the activists in “pussy hats” giving speeches in Pershing Square.
“I mean, I’m fifteen years old. I’m afraid…” A lot of young activists taking charge at the Downtown Los Angeles pro-choice protest. pic.twitter.com/du8L2jOyFP
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) May 4, 2022
There were approximately 250 people involved at the start of the march, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michael Moore.
We are facilitating a group of 250 walking from federal building (broadway/1st)to Pershing square. Route will be sb broadway to e/b 5th street to Pershing square. Motors and central units facilitating. Expect traffic delays. pic.twitter.com/I65jYtBe3G
— Chief Michel Moore (@LAPDChiefMoore) May 4, 2022
Once night fell, the situation quickly devolved to violence.
The Department of Homeland Security was on the scene.
Pro-abortion protestors start to get violent with police & DHS in downtown LA
This is just the beginning unfortunately
— Kangmin Lee ✞ (@thekangminlee) May 4, 2022
DHS officers shoving press and pro-choice protesters in Downtown Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/oa5cOt8kDt
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) May 4, 2022
Things are getting intense. LAPD and DHS officers assaulted pro-choice protesters multiple times here in Downtown Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Prg3lvAbGM
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) May 4, 2022
The Los Angeles Police Department declared an unlawful assembly at approximately 9:20 p.m. local time.
An anti-abortion agitator showed up in the middle of all the chaos here in Downtown Los Angeles, yelling about how abortion is “child sacrifice.” pic.twitter.com/4M80MQrwDA
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) May 4, 2022
Just after 9:30 p.m. local time, a citywide tactical alert was declared. The Los Angeles Police Department also announced that one officer had been injured when the crowd began throwing rocks and bottles at officers.
“A group of protestors began to take the intersection. Officers attempted to communicate, clear and provide dispersal order to the group. The crowd began to throw rocks & bottles at officers. One officer injured (unknown extent). Citywide tactical alert has been declared,” the LAPD tweeted.
Update: A group of protestors began to take the intersection. Officers attempted to communicate, clear and provide dispersal order to the group. The crowd began to throw rocks & bottles at officers. One officer injured (unknown extent). Citywide tactical alert has been declared.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) May 4, 2022
The situation in Los Angeles is ongoing. The Gateway Pundit will be providing updates as the situation unfolds.