As the Los Angeles protests continue, reporters have come from all over the world to document the chaos unfolding on the streets — including some of the more unsavory actions of the police.

It turns out, however, that cops don’t really like having a camera shoved in their faces, and sometimes, they’ll respond by (allegedly) shooting you directly with a rubber bullet.

This Australian reporter, Lauren Tomasi, was covering the protests when a cop, who is clearly visible in the shot, pulled out his gun, appeared to aim at her leg, then fired.

Then again, maybe it was an accident. These things just happen, I guess!

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9 News Australia US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi shot by LAPD with a rubber bullet live on air. pic.twitter.com/PbgcmBxCbY

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