Actor Danny Trejo was involved in a chaotic brawl after being targeted with a water balloon during a Fourth of July parade in Los Angeles. Trejo claimed he thought the balloon contained acid, prompting him to confront the suspects. The altercation turned violent, with Trejo falling backward onto the street after being punched by one of the individuals. Trejo and his friend, Mario Castillo, believed they were singled out because of their Mexican heritage, as no one else was hit with water balloons during the parade. Despite some attendees blaming Trejo for the incident, he laughed it off as embarrassing. The fight resulted in injuries for both Trejo and Castillo, with the actor sustaining a bruised eye and swollen arms. Overall, the incident highlighted the unnecessary violence that marred what was supposed to be a celebratory event.