Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles documented by photographer Fabiano Caputo

Photographer Fabiano Caputo documents the Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles following the death of George Floyd. On May 30, 2020, clashes with police erupted in the Fairfax District, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets on Beverly Boulevard. Looting and fires occurred on Melrose Avenue. A curfew was imposed, and hundreds were arrested, including peaceful protesters. On June 1, LAPD division chief Cory Palka knelt on Sunset Boulevard, calming the crowd. On June 2, another officer knelt with protest leader Quentan Mcguire, who de-escalated tensions. On June 3, 12,000 people attended a peaceful protest organized by Black Lives Matter, demanding the resignation of District Attorney Jackie Lacey at Los Angeles City Hall. The protests drew diverse participation across ethnicities. Caputo's photographs capture the events from May 30 to June 5, 2020.