National Guard to deploy after clashes in LA

Clashes in Los Angeles

The mayor of Los Angeles has authorized the deployment of the National Guard to help stabilize the city after clashes between police and protesters turned violent. The move comes after days of protests over the fatal shooting of a young man by police officers.

What's happening now?

City officials have issued a curfew after violence broke out following a video surfacing of a male officer repeatedly shooting a female protester in the head. The officer, who was also shot and wounded, has been placed on administrative leave.

Background on the story

The incident occurred on May 5th during the filming of a police training video. The female suspect, 24-year-old Dora Lee, was allegedly wielding a knife when she was shot by the officer.

Reaction and response

The shooting has sparked widespread outrage, with many civil rights and community groups calling for an independent investigation into the incident.

Similar incidents

Dora Lee's shooting bears a striking resemblance to other high-profile cases of police violence, including the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and the more recent shooting of Stephon Clark in Sacramento, California.