LAPD Demotes Two Officials Over Violence At Immigration Rally

LAPD Demotes Two Officials Over Violence At Immigration Rally
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The highest ranking police official at the scene of a violent clash between officers and people at an immigration rally was demoted Monday, and his second-in-command was transferred.

Deputy Chief Cayler "Lee" Carter Jr., commanding officer of the operations central bureau, was demoted to commander and ordered to work from home. Cmdr. Louis Gray was moved to a post where he will have less authority.

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