FBI Identifies LA Rock Thrower, Executes Warrant

Описание: FBI Identifies Rock-Throwing Suspect in LA Immigration Protests

Paramount, Calif. – In a breaking development, federal authorities announced they have identified the man who allegedly hurled a large rock at law enforcement during violent anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 7, 2025, around 3:30 PM on Alondra Boulevard near a Home Depot in Paramount. According to the FBI, the suspect threw rocks at federal Border Patrol vehicles, injuring an officer and damaging government vehicles.

The Bureau’s Los Angeles office describes the suspect – seen wearing a motorcycle helmet, a baseball cap, and carrying a flag – as “armed and dangerous.”

Suspect Identified and Warrant Executed
On June 8, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that FBI investigators have identified the rock-thrower and were executing a search warrant at his home “as we speak.” Bondi said the suspect’s surname is Reyes and that he will be added to the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list. (No federal charges have yet been publicly filed.) The FBI had offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest. If apprehended, he would likely face federal counts for assaulting a federal officer and damaging U.S. government property, as outlined in the FBI’s wanted notice.

FBI Statement and Investigation
FBI Los Angeles released an official statement warning that “anyone who deliberately impedes” agents carrying out lawful warrants will face federal prosecution. Assistant Director Akil Davis said authorities were “seeking individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers serving federal warrants” during the recent protests and would show “no tolerance” for violence or interference. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino echoed this on social media, vowing to use “all of our investigative and technological tools” to track down suspects and declaring, “We will not forget. Even after you try to” evade capture.

Investigators reportedly used surveillance video and facial-recognition technology to match the rock-thrower’s images against databases, enabling them to pinpoint his identity.

Context of the Clash
The arrest warrant followed days of unrest. On June 7, hundreds of protesters, reacting to ICE raids in the area, clashed with federal agents near Paramount. Some demonstrators blocked traffic and set fires, and at least two people were arrested that day for assaulting officers. One protester was filmed throwing a Molotov cocktail that struck three sheriff’s deputies. Federal agents responded with tear gas, flash-bangs, and pepper balls to clear the crowds.

Videos showed a man in protective gear repeatedly tossing rocks at Border Patrol trucks before fleeing into the crowd. The FBI’s wanted poster (with still images from video) shows the suspect in a motorcycle helmet and reflective sunglasses, once holding a Mexican flag – a symbol prominent in the protests.

In interviews, DHS and ICE officials stressed that the crowd had found the staging area (not a Home Depot “raid”) and condemned the violence. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said “this violence against ICE must stop,” noting that agents were using a nearby office as a staging area and had not raided the store.

Official Reactions
Federal and local leaders swiftly denounced the attacks. FBI Director Kash Patel warned on social media that “if you assault a law enforcement officer, you’re going to jail – period.” California Governor Gavin Newsom urged protesters to remain peaceful, writing that anyone who “assaults law enforcement” or damages property will face arrest. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Sheriff Robert Luna also called for calm; Sheriff Luna had earlier declared the assembly unlawful and ordered dispersal. On Saturday night, Bondi – a former Florida Attorney General – appeared on TV promising that the federal government would enforce the law if local authorities could not.

Current Status and Next Steps
As of this report, no name beyond “Reyes” has been officially released for the suspect, and news outlets have not reported an arrest. Federal investigators are continuing to seek tips from the public. The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the man’s capture. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online. The FBI’s wanted poster and press materials detail the attack and suspect’s description.

Authorities caution that the situation remains tense. The image of the helmeted rock-thrower and his ID on the FBI’s Most Wanted list may spur arrests. For now, investigators say they will pursue all legal avenues – including federal prosecution – to hold the attacker accountable.

Sources: Official FBI announcements and news reports.