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Video showing federal agent pointing handgun in face of bystander sparks outrage
The bystander was walking two dogs on a North Hollywood sidewalk when the agent drew; Mayor Karen Bass called the video alarming.
On air: Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN OriginalsPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Los Angeles Times: “Video showing federal agent pointing handgun in face of bystander sparks outrage”, with reporting from CBS News, News Beep (citing the Los Angeles Times), KTLA, ABC7 Los Angeles and Los Angeles Times via Hanford Sentinel.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET on BBN Originals, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Los Angeles.
- BBN covered this story before: "Hacks" Star Mark Indelicato Marries David Watson in Los Angeles (October 30).
The real story
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- Los Angeles TimesVideo showing federal agent pointing handgun in face of bystander sparks outrage
- CBS NewsVideo shows ICE agent pointing gun at bystander in Los Angeles
- News Beep (citing the Los Angeles Times)Video shows ICE agent pointing handgun in North Hollywood bystander's face - News Beep October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- KTLAICE agent points gun at bystander’s face in North Hollywood, video shows October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC7 Los AngelesICE violently takes man into custody in North Hollywood, points gun at bystander, video shows - ABC7 Los Angeles October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Los Angeles Times via Hanford SentinelVideo shows ICE agent pointing handgun in face of North Hollywood bystander facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal immigration agent pointed a handgun inches from a bystander's face in North Hollywood on Friday morning, according to video obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe man was shoved into bushes after he tossed aside a spray canister an agent had dropped.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMayor Karen Bass called the video alarming, and a Homeland Security spokesperson has not responded to requests for comment.
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