Who is Lauren Tomasi? Australian reporter injured by rubber bullet during Los Angeles riots
Lauren Tomasi injured while reporting on Los Angeles riots
Lauren Tomasi, an Australian television journalist currently serving as the
US correspondent
for
Nine News
, was injured while covering ongoing protests in Los Angeles. Tomasi was hit in the leg with a
rubber bullet
reportedly fired by police during a demonstration, and the moment was caught on video.
Footage shows a police officer raising a weapon and aiming in the direction of Tomasi and her camera operator before discharging a rubber round. Tomasi is heard yelling in pain and grabbing her leg. A bystander near the scene responded, yelling at law enforcement, 'You just shot the f------ reporter!'
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Despite the impact of the rubber bullet, Tomasi quickly reassured the bystander, stating, 'I'm good,' as she and her cameraman moved to safety. Nine News later reported that Tomasi was 'left sore but otherwise unharmed' and confirmed that she has since resumed coverage of the unrest.
Tomasi offered a brief update via social media during the protests, posting: '8pm. Dozens of police have just moved in. Another attempt to move people on. Flash bang grenades - then fireworks - going off,' describing the chaotic conditions unfolding in the streets of Los Angeles.
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Who is Lauren Tomasi? Australian journalist covering US news
Lauren Tomasi
is an
Australian journalist
working as Nine News' US correspondent, based in Los Angeles. She has reported on a wide range of major events across the United States, including political developments such as President Donald Trump's legal proceedings and high-profile cultural events like the Academy Awards, the Grammys, and the Golden Globes.
Tomasi earned her journalism degree from the University of New South Wales and spent part of her academic career in Colorado, where she worked as a local radio newsreader. Her television career began as a snow reporter in the ski fields of New South Wales, before transitioning into newsroom roles at Nine News Sydney.
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Watch: Fox News crew kicked out of Los Angeles protests as tensions erupt over Trump's National Guard deployment
Now stationed in the United States, Tomasi continues to deliver live coverage of major breaking news stories, balancing frontline reporting with coverage of significant social and political developments.
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