LA Riots: Death, Looting & Live Updates
- Los Angeles is grappling with escalating riots and looting, prompting the deployment of additional National guard troops and Marines.
- president Donald Trump is sending 2,000 more National Guard members and 700 Marines to Los Angeles after a fourth day of destructive protests.
- Amid the chaos, a man's body was discovered on a downtown sidewalk early Tuesday.
Teh Los Angeles riots intensify with death, looting, and the deployment of the National Guard to quell the unrest. Following anti-ICE protests, demonstrators have clashed with authorities, leading to widespread destruction and a disturbing discovery downtown. president Trump’s decision to send thousands more troops to Los Angeles has further escalated tensions, defying state objections. A body was found amidst the chaos near a looted store, and a mystery donor supplied gas masks and riot shields. The protests have spread to other cities like San Francisco, santa Ana, Dallas, and Austin, sparking outrage among business owners. News Directory 3 provides updates on this volatile situation. Discover what’s next in this developing story.
National Guard Deployed as Los angeles Riots escalate
Updated June 10, 2025
Los Angeles is grappling with escalating riots and looting, prompting the deployment of additional National guard troops and Marines. The unrest follows anti-ICE protests that began friday, with demonstrators burning cars and decrying deportations.
president Donald Trump is sending 2,000 more National Guard members and 700 Marines to Los Angeles after a fourth day of destructive protests. He claims the city would have been “completely obliterated” without the Guard’s presence. California previously filed a lawsuit objecting to the initial deployment, arguing that Trump “trampled” on the state’s sovereignty.
Amid the chaos, a man’s body was discovered on a downtown sidewalk early Tuesday. Police responded to a call on West 3rd Street and Broadway, near a T-Mobile store that had been looted the previous night, according to KTLA.Authorities are investigating whether the death is related to the protests.
Adding to the turmoil,a mystery donor was filmed distributing gas masks and riot shields from a Ford F-150 to protesters near federal buildings. FOX 11 reports the masks were branded “bionic shield.” The woman appeared to be traveling with masked individuals, though their affiliation remains unclear. Witnesses reported rioters “graffitiing, burning rubber and preparing for clashes with police.”
The Los Angeles riots have sparked outrage among local business owners as looters target downtown stores. Protests against immigration raids have also spread to San Francisco, Santa Ana, Dallas, and Austin.
What’s next
Authorities are expected to maintain a heightened presence throughout Los Angeles as investigations into the death and the source of the tactical gear continue. The National Guard will remain deployed to help quell further disturbances.