New Bloodshed in Portland: Trump Supporters Fight with Black Lives Matter Activists

On the evening of August 29, in downtown Portland, Oregon, a man was shot and killed in a clash between supporters of US President Donald Trump and activists of the Black Lives Matter movement. Writes about it CNN.

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Portland Police have not released any information about the victim. The officers reported that the man was wounded in the chest.

At the moment, the police have no suspects, and they ask everyone who witnessed the incident or has a first-hand video to contact her.

Police Chief Chuck Lovell urged people not to jump to conclusions about what led to the shooting.

What happened

The protests went on for more than 90 consecutive nights against racial injustice and police brutality. The protests began with the assassination of George Floyd in May and were reinforced again last weekend by a shot at Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Andy Ngo calls me “Antifa militant” and says * we * cause the #PortlandProtest violence

Today, “Proud boys and other fascists broke bones, maced people, threw smoke bombs, and even pulled out a gun” (@JoshuaPotash)

The cops who brutalize us did * nothing *pic.twitter.com/iY6R8cVNPD

- Anti-Fascist AWK (@AWKWORDrap) August 23

Rally in support of Trump in Portland began earlier in neighboring Clackamas, Oregon, where a large group of the president's supporters gathered.

Following the rally, a string of cars, motorcycles and trucks headed for the “Trump 2020 Cruise Rally Route,” which appears to include downtown Portland, according to an image in a Facebook advertisement for the event.

On the subject: US Protests: Violent Clashes Erupt in Portland and Other Cities

Portland police were aware of the rally and were trying to keep the caravan away from downtown, Police Chief Chuck Lovell said at a news conference Sunday, but the group of vehicles was able to "enter the city center."

Police wrote on Twitter that there were "several incidents of violence between demonstrators and counter-demonstrators."

Videos posted by a New York Times reporter show brawls between Trump supporters and protesters.

The protesters have brought out a guillotine to the streets #Portland #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/Swc8ryJV8Z

- Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) August 23

A man is seen driving in a passing black pickup with a blue Oregon for Trump and the American flag, and fires a paintball gun at protesters on the corner.

And when a green pickup is passing by, you can see someone riding in its back, spraying something on the protesters. Passengers in this green truck crouch down as other protesters throw something at them.

Victim

According to New York Times reporter Mike Baker, the dead man wore a hat bearing the symbol of the Patriot Prayer, a far-right group that has faced protesters in the past.

Trump tweeted the man on "Rest in Peace."

What the witness said

Justin Dunlap, who witnessed the shooting and captured some of it on his Facebook livestream, said he "hadn't heard much of the victim."

“I heard a scream and saw a guy spraying bear spray,” Dunlap said.

It is not clear whether the victim is the person who used the spray.

#PortlandProtest Day 61 ✊?#WallOfMoms linking arms at the front of the march to the Justice Center.

I say this every night ... The fascists will not win this fight, pack up your tools of oppression & go home!

Unity is our greatest strength & the oppressors greatest fear! pic.twitter.com/bCiQH1pJqf

— Terrence Daniels (Captain ? Planet) (@Terrence_STR) July 28, 2020

"I've watched the video 100 times in slow motion and on TV, and I still don't know where the footage actually came from," Dunlap said.

On the subject: US Protests: Violent Clashes Erupt in Portland and Other Cities

Dunlap said he documented the riots in Portland shortly after George Floyd's protests.

“I was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. — I'm just a citizen journalist. I just want people to know what's going on here."

What did the officials sayca

President Donald Trump and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler criticized each other following the incident.

"Ted Wheeler, the stupid radical leftist, do-nothing, mayor of Portland, a Democrat who has seen great death and destruction of his city during his time in office, believes this lawless situation should go on forever," Trump wrote.

Wheeler spoke sharply about Trump at a press conference.

“You are the ones who created hatred and division. The tragedy of last night cannot be repeated,” Wheeler said. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what your politics are, we all need to stop the violence.”

Oregon Gov. Keith Brown also criticized Trump, saying that he "encourages division and incites violence."

“This happened in Kenosha. And now, unfortunately, this is happening in Portland, Oregon. But despite the president's ridicule and tweets, this is a matter of life and death. Whether it's his completely incompetent response to a pandemic that has killed nearly 200 people, or his outright encouragement of violence on our streets: that should be clear to everyone. By now that Donald Trump is president, no one is safe," Brown said. .

As ForumDaily wrote earlier:

• Since the end of May, fierce protests have raged in the United States over the murder of a black man by the police. On May 27, George Floyd, an African American from Minneapolis, died after a city police officer strangled him with a knee. Officer Derek Chauvin was fired and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter; three other officers also lost their jobs. Protests and riots subsequently eruptedand in Minneapolis and across the country. As a result of all police officers involved in the death of George Floyd arrested. They face up to 40 years in prison.
• May 31 truck drove into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis (Minnesota). At the wheel of a car was a citizen of the United States, presumably of Ukrainian origin, Bogdan Vechirko. He was arrested, but on June 2 he was released from custody awaiting further investigation. Eventually no charges were brought against him.
• About 40 cities, including Los Angeles, Miami, Detroit, and Philadelphia, banned street demonstrations for several days after dark. Texas and Virginia Governors introduced a state of emergency.
• In connection with protests in US cities embassies of Ukraine and Russia asked their citizenslocated in the United States, keep order and avoid crowds as much as possible, as well as safety precautions.
• June 1, Donald Trump enacted the law of 1807, allowing him send armed forces to shocked states in connection with the death of George Floyd.
• According to the official autopsy of George Floyd, his death was caused by mechanical asphyxia and should be considered violent.
• As of 4 June victims of mass protests in the United States, at least 11 people have become.
• More 10 people were arrested during protestscondemning racism and police brutality over the death of George Floyd.
• Atlanta June 12th cops killed African American: protests flared up with renewed vigor.
• In late July, several American cities increased protests that escalated into violence... Demonstrators clashed with federal agents outside a courthouse in Portland, Oregon, police were forced to retreat to the precinct in Seattle, Washington, and cars were set on fire in California and Virginia.
• Several states have declared a state of emergency due to increased violence during the protests.
• Mayors of six US cities demand from Congress to pass legislation prohibiting US President Donald Trump without their consent send additional police forces to the regions to quell riots.
• Russian speaking policeman from California talked about work during the protests.
• Boogaloo Boys, Proud Boys and Antifa: what groups are participating in the protests in the U.S..

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