A 14-year-old face attempted murder charge was charged with stabbing another teenager in protests earlier this month in downtown Los Angeles’ massive deportation effort against President Trump’s planned plan. .
The defendant was not determined and was stepped in Tuesday and should return to court next month, according to a statement issued by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities say the stabbing occurred after a fight occurred in the 200 block of Spring Street around 1:30 p.m. on February 7. Protests held in downtown Los Angeles for the sixth consecutive day Oppose Trump’s plan to illegally expel millions of people. The police had previously said that the victim was only identified as a 17-year-old boy and was in critical condition.
A Los Angeles Police spokesman did not immediately respond to requests for updates to the victim’s status, or questions about starting the fight.
“Violence has no place in our public places.” Los Angeles County. Atti. Nathan Hochman said in a statement. “We know that people have the right to express their opinions, but that right must be exercised for the safety and well-being of others. Our support is support when victims and their families pass through this difficult time and begin the recovery process.”
Earlier this month, thousands of people flocked to downtown, marched and briefly closed Highway 101 in protest of Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. In the United States, about 15 million immigrants do not have proper documentation, and an estimated 20 million live in California.
Although Hockman said he would seek to sue more adults last year, under California law, teenagers must move on in juvenile courts under 16.
The 14-year-old is represented by the Los Angeles County Public Defender Office. A spokesperson was unable to comment immediately.
