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A photojournalist from the UK has undergone emergency surgery after being struck by a non-lethal bullet while capturing the tensions between police and protesters in Los Angeles, USA. Nick Stern was documenting the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when he was hit by a three-inch “plastic bullet” in his thigh, causing significant injury. The demonstrations against immigration raids in LA have been ongoing for three days, with the latest protests taking place outside a Home Depot store in Paramount.
Originally from Hertfordshire, Stern moved to the US in 2007 and has a history of covering protests and riots globally. Despite taking precautions like wearing press credentials and carrying a camera, he was still injured during the coverage of the recent protests in LA. A medic treated his wound on the spot by removing the bullet from his leg and providing emergency care. Stern is now recovering in a local medical center after undergoing surgery for his injury.
US President Donald Trump has vowed massive deportations of undocumented immigrants, leading to an increase in arrests by ICE officers during his tenure. Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to California to address the unrest surrounding immigration raids, prompting backlash from the Democratic governor. Stern highlighted the close-knit nature of communities in LA and their disapproval of ICE’s actions, emphasizing the tensions created by external organizations disrupting the community. Previous protests, including those after George Floyd’s death in 2020, have also resulted in injuries for journalists covering the events
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