ALBAWABA - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently identified the man who was captured on video throwing rocks at moving vehicles during the Los Angeles anti-ICE protests.
The individual was identified as 40-year-old Elpidio Reyna, who is from Compton. Additionally, US Attorney Bill Essayli released a statement on social media stating that Reyna is now a fugitive and authorities are seeking his location.
He added that the FBI is offering a reward of up to "$50,000 for information leading to his capture."
FBI issues $50,000 bounty for rock thrower at Los Angeles anti-ICE protests
The anti-ICE protests have wreaked havoc across California and sparked widespread panic and violence in cities like Los Angeles.
According to the BBC, across the span of three days, several vehicles were caught on fire, an Australian journalist was hospitalized after suffering a wound from a rubber bullet, and several protestors were arrested after violently clashing with police officers.
The chaotic incident prompted US President Donald Trump to deploy almost 5000 National Guard troops and Marines to combat the ongoing Los Angeles protests.
The protests erupted after Trump's continued efforts to deport illegal immigrants from the country. According to the president's administration, more than 120,000 immigrants were allegedly deported from the US since April 2025.
According to NBC News, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested a record number of 2,200 people during its immigration raids.
