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Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles began deploying "less lethal" munitions on Sunday as they clashed with crowds protesting federal immigration raids. "Less lethal" or "less-than-lethal ...

A video posted on social media shows an officer appearing to open fire with a "less lethal" round at close range.

One version, which has a plastic body with a hard foam nose, is fired from a 40mm launcher and is usually aimed directly at a target.

Here is a list of the less lethal weapons that have been deployed in Los Angeles in recent days. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles began deploying "less lethal" munitions on Sunday as they clashed with crowds protesting federal immigration raids.

"Less lethal" or "less-than-lethal" weapons are designed to cause pain and discomfort, normally to disperse hostile crowds, but have caused serious injury and death in the past.

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Foam rounds are also fired from what the Los Angeles police call "Less Lethal Launchers" in another set of training documents. On the left, you can see a blue projectile flying through the air.