A day of peaceful protests took a turn in downtown Los Angeles late Saturday afternoon when law enforcement began ordering the thousands of “No Kings” demonstrators to disperse.
Flashbangs and tear gas were seen deployed, and Sky5 captured the moment officers on foot and horseback moved into the large crowd. The L.A. Police Department reported some protestors were “becoming increasingly unruly” and that people are throwing rocks, bricks, bottles and other objects.
LAPD issued the dispersal order for the following areas:
- Alameda Street, the area south of Aliso and north of Temple Street
- Los Angeles St between Aliso and Temple
In addition, LAPD said all 101 Freeway on and off ramps will remain closed between Alameda Street and the 110 Freeway.
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Los Angeles County Sheriffs arrest a demonstrator during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) -
EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY – Tear gas surrounds law enforcement officers on horseback during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) -
Los Angeles County Sheriffs on horseback standoff against demonstrators during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) -
Law enforcement officers stand guard after deploying tear gas during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) -
Los Angeles police officers deploy gas as a dispersal order was issued shortly before 4 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles. (KTLA) -
Los Angeles police officers deploy gas as a dispersal order was issued shortly before 4 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles. (KTLA)
The “No Kings” movement started in opposition to policies being instituted by President Donald Trump and his administration. Saturday’s nationwide protests coincide with Flag Day, the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.