"I'm absolutely devastated, frustrated and betrayed by what we call law enforcement that are not really enforcing the law, but only bringing violence against our people, Gomez Islas said at a briefing at his lawyer's office in LA."
"What they've done is horrible, monstrous, and for what? Gomez Islas's right eye appeared swollen shut and green markings apparently caused from the projectile remained visible on the skin under his eye."
Jesus Javier Gomez Islas, a 23-year-old man, filed a claim against the LAPD after being blinded in one eye by a projectile during a protest. The incident occurred on January 31 outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, a site of frequent immigration protests. Doctors informed Gomez Islas that he would not regain sight in his right eye, and he risks losing sight in his left eye due to complications. His lawyers believe the projectile originated from an LAPD weapon. The LAPD declined to comment on the pending litigation.
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