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Protester Attacks Federal Agents in LA; Multiple Arrests Made

2/8/2026

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A protester in the Civic Center area of downtown Los Angeles threw objects at federal agents.
The protester brandished a gun, prompting federal agents to fire pepper balls as the suspect fled.
No injuries were reported, and the protests have escalated, with multiple arrests.
One protester, Jose Guillen, faces felony charges for assaulting officers and vandalizing a police vehicle during a January 30 protest, with bail set at $150,000.

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Story summary

A protester in the Civic Center area of downtown Los Angeles threw objects at federal agents.
The protester brandished a gun, prompting federal agents to fire pepper balls as the suspect fled.
No injuries were reported, and the protests have escalated, with multiple arrests.
One protester, Jose Guillen, faces felony charges for assaulting officers and vandalizing a police vehicle during a January 30 protest, with bail set at $150,000.