Actor Danny Trejo, known for his role in the 'Machete' franchise, was involved in a physical altercation during a Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga, California.
Danny Trejo, the iconic actor renowned for his tough-guy persona, found himself embroiled in an altercation during a Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga, California. The incident, which was captured on video and subsequently shared across social media platforms, has garnered significant attention.
In an interview with local Fox 11 news, Trejo expressed his dismay at the behavior of those responsible for provoking the altercation. "It's sad that people can wake up in the morning and go down and ruin something for everybody else," he lamented.
Danny Trejo Involved in Fourth of July Parade Brawl
The altercation ensued after Trejo was hit with a water balloon while participating in the parade as a guest of the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club. Upon exiting his vehicle to investigate the source of the projectile, Trejo was allegedly bombarded with additional water balloons and confronted by a group of individuals.
According to Trejo, the situation escalated due to a false belief that the water balloons contained acid. This perception, coupled with the inflammatory behavior of the perpetrators, prompted Trejo to take action in defense of himself and his fellow parade attendees.
Danny Trejo Involved in Fourth of July Parade Brawl
"I am a protector," Trejo asserted. "I will protect all my friends, always, and that's what I was doing."
Video footage of the incident shows Trejo engaging in physical altercations with several individuals, resulting in both parties being knocked to the ground. Witness accounts suggest that Trejo's actions were primarily motivated by a sense of protectiveness rather than aggression.
Danny Trejo Involved in Fourth of July Parade Brawl
"He didn't seem hurt," remarked Arnie Abramiam, a witness who captured the incident on camera. "I think he was more, I don't think he was physically hurt, I think he was upset. He was angry, and angry as a mask for pain. But at the same time, I think the blood was boiling."
The altercation left Trejo and his friend, Mario Castillo, with visible injuries. Castillo alleged that the perpetrators were racially motivated, as evidenced by the fact that they were a "grown man, skinhead, tattoos."
Danny Trejo Involved in Fourth of July Parade Brawl
In the aftermath of the incident, Abramiam expressed regret and apologized to Trejo on behalf of the community. "I apologize to Danny, I know you're a good man. You're a humble man," he said. "And thank you for taking your time and coming down to our 4th of July parade. And I'm sorry, on behalf of our community, we love you, we appreciate you, and we thank you."
Trejo's involvement in the altercation has drawn widespread attention, with many expressing support for his actions. The incident highlights the importance of respectful behavior and the consequences that can arise when individuals engage in confrontational behavior.
