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mensetmanusman on June 11, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests

Military is being deployed to protect federal buildings like what was done during the king riots.

bobmcnamara on June 11, 2025 [–]

The marines deployed in 92 marched with the national guard and LAPD. The marines shot up houses in Compton.

mensetmanusman on June 11, 2025 | [–]

Yes, that’s the famous case where the marines were shot at multiple times with shotguns and returned fire.

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