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A woman was shot with "less lethal" ammunition by law enforcement while walking alone near her residence in Los Angeles, a recent video reveals. Captured during ongoing protests, the footage shows the woman being fired upon at close range after officers allegedly instructed her to leave the area. Following the shot, she retreated and was heard saying, “I live here,” as bystanders rushed to assist her, according to eyewitness accounts shared on social media. "Less lethal" munitions, which include rubber and plastic projectiles, are frequently utilized by police in the U.S. for crowd control during protests. However, these munitions can, contrary to their name, cause serious injuries and fatalities. The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet commented on the incident. The recent protests in Los Angeles have seen law enforcement deploying a range of crowd control measures, including flashbangs and teargas. Notably, journalist Lauren Tomasi from Nine News was also struck by a rubber bullet while covering the protests, highlighting the risks faced by media personnel in such volatile situations.

A two-year-old boy named Montrell Williams has been missing since May 10, and New York police suspect his father may have thrown him into the Bronx River. According to local law enforcement, Montrell was last seen with his father after a family gathering, wearing a white T-shirt and a diaper. Detectives obtained security footage showing the 20-year-old father reportedly discarding a bag into the river shortly after leaving the area. The boy's mother called the police on the same evening, expressing concern over her son's whereabouts. Tensions escalated on June 7 when the father allegedly brandished a knife during a confrontation about the child. On June 9, the father made a troubling statement regarding Montrell's location, prompting a welfare complaint filed by the child's mother and grandmother with Family Court. An arrest warrant for the father was issued thereafter, leading to his detention for interrogation, although no formal charges have been filed yet. Police have released a photograph of Montrell and are seeking public assistance in locating him.

Khaby Lame, the world's most followed TikTok star, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after allegedly overstaying his visa, according to an ICE spokesperson. The Senegalese-Italian influencer, known legally as Seringe Khabane Lame, was taken into custody following his arrival in the U.S. on April 30, 2025. He has since left the country without facing a deportation order, opting instead for voluntary departure, which allows him to return in the future without adverse immigration consequences. During his time in the U.S., Lame attended high-profile events such as the Met Gala, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in pop culture. He gained fame during the COVID-19 pandemic for his viral videos reacting to complex life hacks with minimal commentary. With 162.2 million followers on TikTok, Lame has secured significant branding partnerships, including a multi-year deal with Hugo Boss, and was appointed a UNICEF goodwill ambassador earlier this year. Lame has not yet publicly addressed the incident.