tear gas

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“John cleared a tear gas canister away from everyone,” Johnson said, pushing back on the government’s account and adding that tear gas had been deployed indiscriminately by law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Footage from local media showed police using tear gas to disperse people who approached the crash site to gather the money.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Federal authorities deployed tear gas and made some arrests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

CS gas - often referred to as "tear gas" - was used as a replacement.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Burger was the only one who wasn't seen by the guards, and he didn't step on any firecrackers or set off tear gas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple