In July 2012 , political protests by Hispanic residents occurred following the fatal shooting of two men , the first of whom was unarmed . Protesting occurred in the area between State College and East Street , and was motivated by concerns over police brutality , gang activity , domination of the city by commercial interests , and a perceived lack of political representation of Hispanic residents in the city government . The protests were accompanied by looting of businesses and homes
fatal shooting of two men
2012 Anaheim, California police shooting and protests
Anaheim, California