Police Monday released the description of the man suspected of stabbing another man during dueling demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
The suspect was described as possibly white or Hispanic, between the ages of 20 and 30 with long blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black bandanna, black hoodie, black skinny jeans with holes in the knees and white tennis shoes.
The suspect stabbed the victim in the upper chest at about 2 p.m. Saturday, according to a Los Angeles Police Department statement. He was released from a hospital on Sunday, police said.
Supporters of mandatory vaccinations gathered at 1 p.m. Saturday for a “No Safe Space For Fascists” rally at the intersection of 1st and Spring streets, followed one hour later by a “Choose Freedom March” against “medical tyranny.”
Video from the scene showed the anti-vaccination crowd yelling at the other side from across First Street — some of whom were filming the demonstration — then attacking them, hollering among other things, “Unmask them!”
The injured man was a member of the anti-vaccine group, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Anyone with information on the stabbing was asked to call LAPD Central Area Detective Cheng at 213-996-1248. Calls made during non-business hours or on weekends should be made to 877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org.