The ongoing protest in Los Angeles has turned into mass looting with multiple businesses on the verge of collapsing.
Los Angeles is experiencing significant unrest due to protests against immigration raids by ICE.
What started like a peaceful protest has turned into something else with reports of of mass looting and violent clashes.
Videos and news outlets have documented looters targeting high profile stores, such as a Jordan sneaker shop and a gas station convenience store.
The incident according to sources, is particularly happening in areas like 6th Street and Broadway in Downtown LA.
Protesters have also engaged in violent acts, including throwing rocks, Molotov cocktails, and setting fire to driverless Waymo vehicles.
The LA Police Department reported looting incidents and urged businesses to document vandalism and damage.
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As we reported earlier, The protests was sparked by ICE raids which have escalated over three days now, with clashes in Downtown LA, Paramount, and Compton.
The LAPD declared unlawful assemblies, using tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bang grenades to disperse crowds.
Demonstrators have blocked the 101 Freeway and set fires, including burning American flags while waving Mexican ones. It