A team of federal security agents recently deployed to the Seattle area has withdrawn after pressure from local and state officials, Gov. Jay Inslee's office announced Tuesday.
1 year agoFull @JoeBiden response calling for "arsonists and anarchists" to be prosecuted for the violence/destruction occurring at some protests. Says Trump is "stoking division and chaos" because "his campaign is failing and he is looking for a political lifeline."
"Umbrella Man", that masked person seen in a viral video smashing windows in Minneapolis Police say they've unmasked him as a suspected white supremacist seeking to incite racial tension during the George Floyd protests.
"They're obviously not stormtroopers," says Attorney General Barr of federal tactical teams dispatched to Portland, Oregon
1 year agoFederal officers pulling security on the intersection of 4th & Salmon have deployed tear gas and smoke to cover their withdrawal East
1 year agoThe crowd advanced shortly after Federal officers departed. They have since moved back onto Lownsdale Square Park facing the federal courthouse.
1 year agoAnother fire. The remaining people seem a little wary about returning to the fence. It's almost 2am
1 year agoThe aforementioned laser designator from rooftop spotters on the federal courthouse.
1 year agoThey go back in for a few minutes but come back out, again with a big cloud that the leaf blowers hold back more this time
1 year agoOfficers just came out again, lots of flash bangs this time. The crowd is beginning to thin, but many are still returning for another round
1 year agoOfficers just came out again. An unreal amount of tear gas was deployed
1 year agoThe street outside the courthouse was blanketed in tear gas
1 year agoFeds came out again, hosed down a fire, and shot what sounded like a lot of pepper balls. People in the crowd shot fireworks at them
1 year agoProtesters Are Throwing Eggs At The Courthouse
1 year agoOfficers Have Responded In Portland, Oregon
1 year agoAs people try to push on the fence, one woman tells them that they need to push it up.she's trying to recruit others to help
1 year agoFeds making another announcement but someone keeps blasting a horn
1 year agoMore fireworks aimed at courthouse window Portland, Oregon
1 year agoFireworks and fires abound in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoFederal agents shot pepper balls at protestors while putting out the fire
1 year agoFeds came out and extinguished fire. Dropped a couple tear gas cannisters. they appear to have pulled back. This seemed relatively calm compared to past crowd dispersal attempts
1 year agoAfter 4 warnings, federal officers used tear gas to disperse crowds.
1 year agoFeds put up a concrete barrier on the EXTERIOR of the fence tonight
1 year agoA fire has started in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoProtestors are shooting Roman candles at the Federal courthouse, trying to make it inside the "murder holes" (slits in the wall where federal can shoot tear gas and impact munitions out of)
1 year agoMost protesters are standing on the newly installed concrete barricades, looking over the fence.
1 year agoThird warning. Met with yelling, fence rattling, more fireworks, and a growing fire
1 year agoPeople are putting out the fire where the Elk statue used to be. One woman asked those standing around
1 year agoSeveral pallets have been added to the fire. hearing a 4th warning. That's three more than crowd got yesterday before feds used crowd control munitions
1 year agoFire at the Elk in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoBig fire where the bronze elk used to be. American flag got dropped on top
Riots in Richmond this weekend were instigated by white supremacists under the guise of Black Lives Matter, according to law enforcement officials. The mayor thanked BLM protestors he said tried to stop white supremacists from spearheading the violence
1 year agoTrump sends more federal agents to Portland
Six arrests occurred overnight and a number of fires were set by rioters, including a dump truck outside of RPD headquarters
1 year agoSome crowd control munitions were fired, forcing the remaining people to retreat into the park. Officers are putting out the fires and standing guard. It's just before 3:30am
1 year ago"The feds is on fire in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoOfficers are responding to the fires Portland, Oregon
1 year agoProtestors gather for another night of demonstrations in Richmond. At one point our crews witnessed police in riot gear surrounding Monroe park -putting several people in handcuffs. These are images captured by our team on scene.
1 year agoMultiple arrests made in front of the courthouse as feds clear protesters from the area surrounding the fence
1 year agoOfficers just deployed a TON of flash bangs/tear gas and seem to have fully retreated behind the smoke. Around 2:30 am here in Portland
1 year agoProtestors are hit with impact munitions when they try to pick up tear gas canisters federal agents used to cover their retreat to the courthouse
1 year agoOfficers shoot crowd control munitions and begin to retreat after a lengthy standoff Portland, Oregon
1 year agoAs federal agents retreat, one agent covering their run has an assault rifle at the ready
1 year agoPolice lining the streets near SW 4th & Salmon Portland, Oregon
1 year agoFeds arrest another individual in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoThis is the view along 4th. Saw officers walking through park. Looked like they were looking in tents. People in the crowd threw some things in their direction and officers fired what looked like pepper balls in response
1 year agoMore images of Portland looking like an urban war zone.
1 year agoArrests Are Being Made Outside The Courthouse Portland, Oregon
1 year agoFederal Officers arrest two people just in front of the Federal Courthouse Portland
1 year agoFeds arrest a man who said his name is Travis. He continued to resist arrest for a total of 10 minutes until they could put him in a squad car. "Gimme my hat." "This man is stealing from me." Rest assured Travis, no one wants your shitty hat
1 year agoFeds randomly arresting people in Portland, Oregon
1 year agoAt one point, it looked like a person was on the ground in some sort of distress.
1 year agoOfficers just started to push everyone back. Multiple fights broke out and multiple people have been detained. Things got aggressive
1 year agoIntense moments between crowd and federal officers as they detained at least 2 people
1 year agoTear gas has been deployed off SW 3rd. Portland, Oregon
1 year agoSomeone in the crowd threw a gallon of water at a federal officer
1 year agoFederal officers just marched out and are guarding the fence from the other side
1 year agoPortland, Oregon: Leaf blowers and shields being used to blow tear gas away
1 year agoA few minutes ago Feds came out to disperse the crowd (which is very small and weak) and they have already begun slamming on the fencing again.
1 year agoFourth round of gassing. they just come out, throw gas, and run back into their hole. i
1 year agoRioters and agitators successfully earned another response from DHS. Flash bangs, tear gas, pepper rounds, and rubber ball bullets are all being used to disperse crowds appropriately
1 year agoRioters have thrown Molotov Cocktails at the courthouse
1 year agoOfficers are back out and pushed back the crowd before quickly going back into the courthouse. The crowd is already returning to the fence
1 year agoAnother volley of tear gas. It should be noted: there aren't announcements before each tear gas round. Just an "unlawful assembly" declared an hour ago
1 year agoFeds have yet to emerge from the courthouse #PDXprotests
1 year agoAntifa launches fireworks at federal officers in Portland. Several officers have been wounded over the course of the week by these explosions
1 year agoFake media alert. Rioters and anarchists are making it incredibly dangerous for media to be out here. These guys actively participate in agitation
1 year agoA bunch of rocks have appeared and people in the crowd are launching them over the fence at the courthouse/officers
1 year agoTook some gas to the dome for this video in Portland
1 year agoOfficers are out again
1 year agoThis firework blow up right in the middle of federal law enforcement officers
1 year agoThis is one of the Teargas cannisters deployed. Federal police have since exited the building again to disperse the crowd from behind the fence
1 year agoFeds came out again. A person next to me looked like they got some pepper ball shrapnel to the face
1 year agoFeds respond after giving fair warning
1 year agoFeds have given a 4th warning Portland, Oregon
1 year agoThw crowd is coming back to the fence. Smaller numbers than previous nights, but they don't seem to mind
1 year agoThe Teargas soon blanketed the entire intersection of 3rd & Salmon. Portlanddads with leaf blowers worked to disperse the plum of gas.
1 year agoOverwhelming police presence at Grace and Belvidere streets. Lots of officers in riot gear and military uniforms. Military truck, 2 unmarked police vans and lots of police SUVs at that intersection
1 year agoProtestSeattle - Protesters remain on 12th and Pine adjacent to the East Precinct. No visible police presence
1 year agoProtestors have sprayed hardening foam all over the fence to defend against impact munitions.
Seattle Police have left the area. No interaction between police and protesters
1 year agoSeattleProtests - A change in posture on Capitol Hill as Seattle Police have arrived and formed lines on 12th and also on Pine
1 year agoCrowd sets fire to Trump flag hanging on Federal Courthouse fence Portland
1 year agoHere is video of @GoadGatsby
arrest. Which again, the police did not have probable cause to arrest.
1 year agoSpeaker & crowd chanting for the Feds to get out of Oregon.
1 year agoRichmond Police officers are taunting and chasing those on the sidewalks near the ICA. They checked one reporter's press credentials and ran the plates on his vehicle
1 year agoA speaker in a truck is leading a chant of BlackLivesMatter
1 year agoTonight Portland Police were near Lownsdale Square Park. A person pointed out a bag to them. Inside the bag Police found loaded rifle magazines and Molotov cocktails
1 year agoSomething was on fire on the Justice Center steps. It's out now
1 year agoA look at the crowd on SW 3rd & Main. Portland Protest
1 year agoBlack leaders are chanting, "Power to the People". They say the system needs to be replaced by power to the people
1 year agoThere are 7 members of the press in a group. All other protesters had turned a corner.
1 year agoDumpster fire off Broad Richmond,
Virginia
1 year agoProtesters are blocking this intersection at Broad and Belvidere.
1 year agoYoung people on the back of A pickup leading chants. Several hundred people in the street/parks so far. a couple umbrellas already, bubble maker, signs, and lots of cameras
1 year agoProtesters knocking over multiple flower pots outside of VCU Police. Officers carrying canisters of pepper spray. This officer photographed was taking pictures of myself and another reporter who stopped.
1 year agoCaught up with protesters at 5th and Broad.
1 year agoGroup of hundreds of protesters making their way to the Justice Center
1 year agoThree people so far getting arrested here on Laurel by Monroe Park.
1 year agoDon't know what exactly is going on but police are separating and thoroughly searching through Monroe Park
1 year agoJust detained by Richmond Police officers while trying to leave Monroe Park. Officers were clearing the area, but before could get to the street and was grabbed and put in handcuffs.
4 year agoAnti-Trump rally marching from Columbus Circle to Trump Tower. They're now heading to Times Square
