VIDEO: Man stabbed at protest against vaccine mandates when brawls break out between Antifa and demonstrators



A man was stabbed and several all-out brawls erupted in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon during a protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Around 2 p.m., a group of several hundred people gathered near the south lawn of the City Hall in Los Angeles to voice their concerns about coronavirus vaccine mandates. The protesters against vaccine passports were holding signs calling for "medical freedom" and one that read "vaccine mandates are fascist."

Shortly thereafter, a few dozen counterprotesters showed up, some of which witnesses and police have described as members of "Antifa."

L.A.-based videographer Sean Beckner-Carmitchel was covering the protest and captured video of when several fights broke out while there were chants of "F*** Antifa!" being yelled. He noted that there were weapons and "lots of bear mace" used during the violent confrontation. Beckner-Carmitchel also said that several press members were injured.

The wild brouhaha left one demonstrator bleeding from the head. One man screamed, "Unmask them!"

(CAUTION: Graphic video)

Many, many punches thrown. Several press members injured. Lots of bear mace. Several press members hurt, one attemp… https://t.co/ntYNyuzDsb

— Sean Carmitchel (@ACatWithNews) 1628979206.0


DTLA: A brawl broke out at a Freedom March against medical tyranny. Multiple injuries were reported. https://t.co/WJdUtfOiH5

— Kalen From Scriberr (@FromKalen) 1628987708.0

One man was stabbed during the chaos. Police were on the crime scene tending to the man who was stabbed, and paramedics arrived to take him to the hospital for medical treatment.

Capt. Stacy Spell, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman, said, "We are on scene to maintain order after a fight broke out between Antifa and people gathered for the permitted event."

The stabbing victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is in serious condition, LAPD Officer Mike Lopez said.

Man being loaded onto an ambulance. Lots of blood leftover on the sidewalk and some clothing which was probably cut… https://t.co/d9RislgfB8

— Sean Carmitchel (@ACatWithNews) 1628980343.0

The Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement on Twitter, which acknowledged a "male that was stabbed" and treated by the Los Angeles Fire Department. LAPD added that no arrests were made, but an "investigation is ongoing."

LAPD is monitoring a protest at the south lawn of the LA City Hall. We are on scene to maintain order after a figh… https://t.co/utnPqnrMHr

— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) 1628979305.0

Earlier in the week, a Twitter account associated with Antifa called on members to counter-protest the rally against vaccine mandates, according to Fox News.

"The same group of anti-vaxxers and fascists have been assaulting people at every location they protest from: Cedar Sinai to Harlowe to The Abbey," the flyer from the SoCal Antifa Twitter account reads. "As a community we say NO MORE! No safe space for fascists!"

Flyer text:The same group of anti-vaxxers and fascists have been assaulting people at every location they protest… https://t.co/13b3REwXD7

— SoCal Antifa (@SocalAntifa) 1628559929.0

Last weekend, Antifa militants attacked a group of Christians who were participating in a prayer event at a park in Portland, Oregon.

VIDEO: Violent clashes erupt between Antifa and police during protests over naked transgender person at Wi Spa in LA: 'Antifa's gonna kill you!'



Los Angeles Police Department officers and Antifa militants engaged in violent clashes on Saturday during protests sparked by the incident where a biological man, who identified as a female, was reportedly naked at a California spa in front of women and young girls in late June. There were dueling demonstrations outside the Wi Spa in Los Angeles, which escalated when police attempted to separate a protest by Antifa and transgender activists from a counter-protest by religious demonstrators, conservatives, and feminist activists.

Independent journalist Brendan Gutenschwager covered the protests and the ensuing violence, and posted video of the confrontations, which became violent at times.

(Content Warning: Graphic video):

Protesters have arrived outside the Wi Spa in Los Angeles, calling for women-only spaces after an incident where a… https://t.co/K0ZTBok4I8

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626547014.0

The demonstrations quickly escalated after Antifa members reportedly threw "several smoke bombs and water bottles" at the opposing protesters. LAPD officers immediately took action against Antifa, and are seen hitting the agitators with batons.

Police clash with Antifa counter-protesting at the Wi Spa, after several smoke bombs & water bottles were thrown at… https://t.co/d1eRLuS4a0

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626547174.0


Antifa launch a smoke bomb at police, who bat it away as they separate opposing groups outside the Wi Spa in Los An… https://t.co/ut79SOpnQ1

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626547775.0


Police push the crowd of counter-protesters away from the Wi Spa, giving orders to leave the area after declaring a… https://t.co/MSYUVBQ5KK

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626550501.0


Yells of “Why are you arresting a medic?” as LAPD begin detaining people near the Wi Spa this afternoon… https://t.co/mDMkkaUiNA

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626551557.0

An officer fired a non-lethal munition at a woman during the skirmish.

Earlier: LAPD shoot what appears to be a rubber bullet or other non-lethal munition, striking a woman a few feet in… https://t.co/lqsaHwkLJ1

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626557410.0


Woman was just shot by a rubber bullet as she asked to please put down your guns— https://t.co/YkZUjW007l

— waterspider (@waterspider__) 1626545632.0

Investigative reporter Drew Hernandez shared a compilation video of protesters being verbally abusive toward police officers.

WI SPA LA: The SOY, LARPING and OVER THE TOP DRAMATIC THEATRICS were on overload today with ANTIFA and the SJW’s in… https://t.co/IMKUWIFXxo

— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) 1626575298.0

In a video shared on Twitter by Post Millennial editor-at-large Andy Ngo, a protester screams at cops, "Antifa's gonna kill you, b*tch!"

“Antifa’s gonna kill you, bitch.”An antifa member verbally threatens to kill at the violent protest in Los Angele… https://t.co/otTVSXUhgH

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) 1626567194.0

The LAPD released a statement saying that smoke bombs and other projectiles were thrown at its officers. The police department said "several dozen" people were arrested. The LAPD noted that knives, pepper spray, and a stungun were confiscated.

At a protest near Wilshire Bl & Rampart Bl, 2 groups clashed. Smoke bombs/projectiles were thrown at ofcrs & a disp… https://t.co/kgACG5AkZW

— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) 1626563292.0

One Antifa group was reportedly made a plea on social media to raise funds to bail out "comrades" who were in jail. The @SocalAntifa Twitter account also said the LAPD "have always and will always side with fascists."

Antifa are crowdfunding bail for their comrades arrested at the riot in Los Angeles yesterday. @Twitter, @CashApp,… https://t.co/ELVto0e48R

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) 1626589924.0

Pro-Antifa graffiti defaced buildings near the Wi Spa, including the Los Angeles Housing Authority.

Antifa tags on the LA Housing Authority and other buildings around the Wi Spa #LosAngeles #WiSpa https://t.co/G4c1m8kAZp

— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) 1626559848.0


Ominous graffiti this morning on Wiltshire at the LA housing authority, a block east of WiSpa. https://t.co/1DinRifdcQ

— Jeremy Lee Quinn (@JLeeQuinn) 1626561845.0

BLM and Antifa march in DC, threaten to 'burn down' Washington



Black Lives Matter and Antifa protesters marched in the streets of Washington, D.C., where demonstrators scuffled with police officers and the crowd shouted threats to "burn down" the nation's capital.

On Saturday night, members of BLM and Antifa protested in D.C., where they regularly chanted, "If we don't get it, burn it down!"

Chants of “If we don’t get it, burn it down” as the march continues in DC tonight #DC #DCProtests #WashingtonDC https://t.co/YMxy90P4oj
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612657687.0

Independent photojournalist Brendan Gutenschwager shared videos from the protest in D.C., where Antifa members waived an "Antifascist Action" flag as they marched.

‘Antifascist Action’ flag at tonight’s FTP March in DC #DC #DCProtests #WashingtonDC https://t.co/ovCTVAyGAe
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612661124.0

The crowd yelled the popular Black Lives Matter phrase, "Whose streets? Our streets! Whose streets? Our streets!"

“Whose streets? Our streets!” chants as the march continues in DC this Saturday night #DC #DCProtests #WashingtonDC https://t.co/CB3vsCodgH
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612660506.0

During the "FTP March" (an acronym for "F*** The Police"), the mob shouted the anti-police battle cry, "A.C.A.B. All cops are bastards!"

“ACAB” chants as the group mobilizes once again in DC on this Saturday night #DC #DCProtests #WashingtonDC https://t.co/CGaOPKtD0u
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612659197.0

The demonstrators stopped near a row of restaurants, where protest leaders delivered lectures about "race, Black and Indigenous lives" to nearby diners.

Speeches on race, Black and Indigenous lives next to the outdoor diners in DC #DC #DCProtests #WashingtonDC https://t.co/LaGQ5qW3hC
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612659395.0

At one point, things escalated after a black bloc protester shined a light into the face of a police officer, who then slapped away the flashlight. The black bloc member retaliated and smacked the police officer. The officer then pushed the crowd back by using his bicycle. The black bloc protester then slaps another cop. The officer thrusts his bike even more aggressively into the crowd dressed in all black. During the tense situation, a female in the crowd tells the officer to put his face mask on.

The BLM march ended with a speech honoring Eric Garner, according to Gutenschwager.

"We are here tonight because black lives matter," the BLM crowd repeated after the main speaker. "Despite black lives mattering, black people are still dying at the hands of the police paid for by our tax dollars."

The group recited the story of Eric Garner, a New York man who died while in police custody in 2014. During the story, the crowd called police officers the derogatory name of "pigs" on multiple occasions.

There were then several chants of "I can't breathe!"

The march ends with a speech honoring Eric Garner as the group wraps up tonight’s protest in DC #DC #DCProtests… https://t.co/HZeJBF9hW7
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1612665017.0

Washington, D.C., has been heavily guarded since the Capitol riots on Jan. 6. There were more than 26,000 National Guard troops in D.C. before President Joe Biden's inauguration.

"There are currently about 7,000 National Guard members in the city providing security," ABC News reported. "That number is expected to slowly go down to 5,000, and they are set to stay until about mid-March. The total cost for the deployment is expected to be close to $500 million."

The U.S. Capitol building has been fortified with barricades and fencing, which many are calling for the structures to be removed.