The Home Depot in Cypress Park was raided by U.S. Border Patrol agents this morning at around 9:12 a.m, according to eyewitnesses who spoke with L.A. TACO. Six people and one toddler were detained in the parking lot, according to rapid responders. The raid lasted around 30 minutes.
A U.S. Citizen was also temporarily detained by Border Patrol agents, before being released and taken to the hospital to receive medical attention for injuries sustained during his detention.
In addition, the young detained child was hit in the face by a ball that one of the agents threw into the back of a vehicle.
At 4:40 p.m., rapid responders confirmed that the toddler was safe and reunited with its mother.