Video shows moment anti-ICE protester is shot in face with projectile

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 06:58 PM

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On January 14, 2026, an anti-ICE protest in California resulted in a protester being shot in the face with a non-lethal projectile. The incident occurred outside an immigration service building where demonstrators had gathered. Federal police opened fire at close range using paintball-style weapons. As a result of being shot, the protester was blinded in one eye and suffered skull fractures. Video footage of the incident has been released.

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California 70% Federal Police 80% ICE 90% Protester ×290%

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