NBC News' Jo Ling Kent Hit With Firework While Reporting
Reporters have been putting themselves in harm's way to bring accurate depictions of what's going on during the widespread civil unrest playing out on the streets of dozens of American cities right now. They've found themselves physically roughed up by police and protestors alike and many of these tense moments have played out live on air.
The most dramatic from Monday night took place in Seattle, where NBC News' Jo Ling Kent was following events on a turf field. As things grew tense, she was struck by an exploding object.
Hey everyone. Thankfully, our whole team is ok and safe. I’m totally fine - my jacket sleeve got singed and that’s it.
— Jo Ling Kent (@jolingkent) June 2, 2020
So sorry for the curse words.. and thank you for the sweet texts, calls and tweets ❤️ https://t.co/WQdtxU4FIz
Some amateur detective work to consider or dismiss.
This is very obviously tear gas from the police. You can see it come from the direction of the police, bounce behind her, and then explode next to her. pic.twitter.com/1kA5QAManA
— Bob Mangold (@bobmangold) June 2, 2020
Thankfully, serious injury was avoided. But this looks as though it could have been much worse.