A team of federal security agents recently deployed to the Seattle area has withdrawn after pressure from local and state officials, Gov.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.
7 month 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
7 month agoFederal officers pulling security on the intersection of 4th & Salmon have deployed tear gas and smoke to cover their withdrawal East
7 month agoThe crowd advanced shortly after Federal officers departed. They have since moved back onto Lownsdale Square Park facing the federal courthouse.
7 month agoAnother fire. The remaining people seem a little wary about returning to the fence. It's almost 2am
7 month agoThe aforementioned laser designator from rooftop spotters on the federal courthouse.
7 month 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
7 month 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
7 month agoOfficers just came out again. An unreal amount of tear gas was deployed
7 month agoThe street outside the courthouse was blanketed in tear gas
7 month 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
7 month agoProtesters Are Throwing Eggs At The Courthouse
7 month agoOfficers Have Responded In Portland, Oregon
7 month 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
7 month agoFeds making another announcement but someone keeps blasting a horn
7 month agoMore fireworks aimed at courthouse window Portland, Oregon
7 month agoFireworks and fires abound in Portland, Oregon
7 month agoFederal agents shot pepper balls at protestors while putting out the fire
7 month 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
7 month agoAfter 4 warnings, federal officers used tear gas to disperse crowds.
7 month agoFeds put up a concrete barrier on the EXTERIOR of the fence tonight
7 month agoA fire has started in Portland, Oregon
7 month 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)
7 month agoMost protesters are standing on the newly installed concrete barricades, looking over the fence.
7 month agoThird warning. Met with yelling, fence rattling, more fireworks, and a growing fire
7 month agoPeople are putting out the fire where the Elk statue used to be. One woman asked those standing around
7 month 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
7 month agoFire at the Elk in Portland, Oregon
7 month 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
7 month 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
7 month 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
7 month ago"The feds is on fire in Portland, Oregon
7 month agoOfficers are responding to the fires Portland, Oregon
7 month 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.
7 month agoMultiple arrests made in front of the courthouse as feds clear protesters from the area surrounding the fence
7 month 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
7 month 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
7 month agoOfficers shoot crowd control munitions and begin to retreat after a lengthy standoff Portland, Oregon
7 month agoAs federal agents retreat, one agent covering their run has an assault rifle at the ready
7 month agoPolice lining the streets near SW 4th & Salmon Portland, Oregon
7 month agoFeds arrest another individual in Portland, Oregon
7 month 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
7 month agoMore images of Portland looking like an urban war zone.
7 month agoArrests Are Being Made Outside The Courthouse Portland, Oregon
7 month agoFederal Officers arrest two people just in front of the Federal Courthouse Portland
7 month 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
7 month agoFeds randomly arresting people in Portland, Oregon
7 month agoAt one point, it looked like a person was on the ground in some sort of distress.
7 month agoOfficers just started to push everyone back. Multiple fights broke out and multiple people have been detained. Things got aggressive
7 month agoIntense moments between crowd and federal officers as they detained at least 2 people
7 month agoTear gas has been deployed off SW 3rd. Portland, Oregon
7 month agoSomeone in the crowd threw a gallon of water at a federal officer
7 month agoFederal officers just marched out and are guarding the fence from the other side
7 month agoPortland, Oregon: Leaf blowers and shields being used to blow tear gas away
7 month 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.
7 month agoFourth round of gassing. they just come out, throw gas, and run back into their hole. i
7 month 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
7 month agoRioters have thrown Molotov Cocktails at the courthouse
7 month agoOfficers are back out and pushed back the crowd before quickly going back into the courthouse. The crowd is already returning to the fence
7 month 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
7 month agoFeds have yet to emerge from the courthouse #PDXprotests
7 month agoAntifa launches fireworks at federal officers in Portland. Several officers have been wounded over the course of the week by these explosions
7 month agoFake media alert. Rioters and anarchists are making it incredibly dangerous for media to be out here. These guys actively participate in agitation
7 month agoA bunch of rocks have appeared and people in the crowd are launching them over the fence at the courthouse/officers
7 month agoTook some gas to the dome for this video in Portland
7 month agoOfficers are out again
7 month agoThis firework blow up right in the middle of federal law enforcement officers
7 month agoThis is one of the Teargas cannisters deployed. Federal police have since exited the building again to disperse the crowd from behind the fence
7 month agoFeds came out again. A person next to me looked like they got some pepper ball shrapnel to the face
7 month agoFeds respond after giving fair warning
7 month agoFeds have given a 4th warning Portland, Oregon
7 month agoThw crowd is coming back to the fence. Smaller numbers than previous nights, but they don't seem to mind
7 month agoThe Teargas soon blanketed the entire intersection of 3rd & Salmon. Portlanddads with leaf blowers worked to disperse the plum of gas.
7 month 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
7 month agoProtestSeattle - Protesters remain on 12th and Pine adjacent to the East Precinct. No visible police presence
7 month 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
7 month agoSeattleProtests - A change in posture on Capitol Hill as Seattle Police have arrived and formed lines on 12th and also on Pine
7 month agoCrowd sets fire to Trump flag hanging on Federal Courthouse fence Portland
7 month agoHere is video of @GoadGatsby
arrest. Which again, the police did not have probable cause to arrest.
7 month agoSpeaker & crowd chanting for the Feds to get out of Oregon.
7 month 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
7 month agoA speaker in a truck is leading a chant of BlackLivesMatter
7 month 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
7 month agoSomething was on fire on the Justice Center steps. It's out now
7 month agoA look at the crowd on SW 3rd & Main. Portland Protest
7 month agoBlack leaders are chanting, "Power to the People". They say the system needs to be replaced by power to the people
7 month agoThere are 7 members of the press in a group. All other protesters had turned a corner.
7 month agoDumpster fire off Broad Richmond,
Virginia
7 month agoProtesters are blocking this intersection at Broad and Belvidere.
7 month 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
7 month 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.
7 month agoCaught up with protesters at 5th and Broad.
7 month agoGroup of hundreds of protesters making their way to the Justice Center
7 month agoThree people so far getting arrested here on Laurel by Monroe Park.
7 month agoDon't know what exactly is going on but police are separating and thoroughly searching through Monroe Park
7 month 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.
3 year agoAnti-Trump rally marching from Columbus Circle to Trump Tower. They're now heading to Times Square
