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USC Student Loses Eye in DHS Protest Incident

4/9/2026

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  • Tucker Collins, a University of Southern California student, lost an eye after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 'less-lethal' projectile struck him.
  • The strike occurred during a No Kings protest in Los Angeles on March 28.
  • Collins's attorney, V. James DeSimone, says he posed no threat and will file a federal tort claim against DHS.
  • DHS defends the action, stating agents followed training protocols and issued multiple warnings before crowd-control measures.