Statement Regarding LAPD Targeting and Shooting a Less-Lethal Bullet At One of Our Reporters
L.A. TACO remains committed to our street-level journalism.
Rubber bullets or police accusing us of being "fake journalists" are not going to stop our award-winning coverage.
On October 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM PDT, we became aware of an incident involving an LAPD officer aiming and shooting a less-lethal round towards our staff investigative reporter, Lexis-Olivier Ray. He was covering Downtown L.A.'s No Kings rally on Alameda Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue on Saturday night at 8:45 PM, clearly identified as a member of the press with a press pass and custom shirt bearing the words "PRESS" on the front and back.
Author's summary: L.A. TACO journalist shot by LAPD.