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October 16, 2020

L.A. Lakers Fan Loses Eye as Police Fire "Less Lethal" Rounds into Crowds of Revelers
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In Los Angeles, 22-year-old basketball fan William Gonzalez lost vision
in his right eye early Monday after he was shot in the face by a police
projectile, causing his eye socket to shatter and eyeball to explode.
The incident came as the LAPD declared a celebration of the Lakers' NBA
championship an "unlawful gathering" and moved in on revelers. Other
people were also badly injured by police, including a man who lost eight
teeth.


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