Australian journalist shot with rubber bullet while covering LA protests
Jun 9, 2025·Location: Los Angeles, CA
Country of origin: Australia

Nine News US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was shot by a rubber bullet while reporting on the LA protests in Downtown Los Angeles. She was clearly identified as press and was speaking on camera when she was hit, yelling in pain from the impact. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese later confirmed she was sore but otherwise unharmed.
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