Los Angeles police stated Tuesday {that a} physique had been found in an space the place looting has been reported amid protests in opposition to federal immigration enforcement actions within the metropolis.
The person was discovered close to West third Avenue and Broadway shortly after 1:30 a.m. native time, in accordance with KTLA.
The physique was reportedly discovered exterior a T-Cell retailer looted one night time earlier.
The Los Angeles Police Division didn’t instantly reply to The Hill’s request for remark.
Protests within the metropolis over the previous few days have turned violent, with demonstrators defacing federal property and setting automobiles on fireplace.
In response, President Trump has ordered 4,000 Nationwide Guard troopers and 500 Marines deployed to Los Angeles.
That deployment has sparked backlash from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) in addition to a lawsuit.