Month: August 2020

Summary

Protesters began the nightly demonstration at Laurelhurst Park in Southeast Portland. Journalists on the ground estimated the crowd to number around 100 – 150 people. From the park, the group marched to the nearby Multnomah County Sheriff’s Penumbra Kelly Building. Almost immediately upon arriving, law enforcement officers were already making announcements telling protesters to stay off the building property and to refrain from committing crimes. While most protesters had their attention on the Penumbra Kelly Building, down the block Portland Police officers blocked civilians and bicyclists alike from passing through the area east of the protests. Behind the line of officers, cars parked on the street were being towed away.

At 10:40 pm, about an hour after protesters arrived, police loudspeakers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly. Up to that point the crowd had been engaging in chanting and some eggs had been thrown onto the building driveway. Soon after, officers from the Portland Police Bureau and Oregon State Troopers emerged from the Penumbra Kelly Building and began making mass arrests. Officers were captured on video using excessive force on protesters who were already incapacitated during arrest. They were also captured multiple times on multiple videos pointing out protesters standing on the sidewalk, saying that they were not marked as press, and then arresting them where they stood. This action was repeated multiple times throughout the night until the crowd had significantly thinned out by 1:30 am and the night ended.

Scheduled Events

• Community Direct Action – Noon
• Portland United for Justice and Equality at Pioneer Square – 6 pm
• Direct Action March – 8 pm

Timeline

Protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park in Southeast Portland for the nightly demonstration.

I’m at Laurelhurst Park in Southeast Portland covering tonight’s Direct Action march calling for police abolition.

About ~100 people are scattered throughout the park, some having individual dance parties like this one: pic.twitter.com/ToxADXcqcj

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

The mood in the park is pretty light (when I arrived, a group was dancing along as a DJ played the 2000 hit “Cha Cha Slide”).

Booths and tables are set up offering free literature, food, drinks, medical supplies and protective gear. Most people are sitting in groups chatting.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Here at the park, roughly 150 here scattered as we get ready to march. A spread of zines is set up providing attendees with some literature on a variety of topics pic.twitter.com/yvtyRwwCeI

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 31, 2020

Volunteers are walking through the park offering out free hand wipes, ear plugs and water.

One group is carrying this banner with a quote from civil rights leader Fred Hampton, reading: “PEACE TO YOU… IF YOU’RE WILLING TO FIGHT FOR IT.” pic.twitter.com/MUFm5N0R1U

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Just before 9:30 pm, protesters departed from Laurelhurst Park.

Portland is marching. On our way to MCSO. pic.twitter.com/Kvqd5CiUNi

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Maybe a small crowd relative to some nights but we got aclu, drummers, bike support, cars following, and a unified group. Feels strong.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

The crowd feels softer than usual. The chants are consistent but are they audible on the next street over? A resident on their porch raises their fist in the shadow of a porch light and the crowd raises their fists in response. pic.twitter.com/hiC5nm40kU

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Crowd was chanting “Black lives matter!” and some neighborhood residents came out onto their porches to join in. Protesters switched to chanting “Out of your homes and into the streets!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

“When Black lives are under attack, what do we do?”

“Stand up, fight back!” pic.twitter.com/0j6O6sgxnc

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Just after 9:40 pm, protesters arrived at the Penumbra Kelly Building (which houses the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office) and were immediately met with announcements by law enforcement coming over the loudspeakers.

We have arrived at MSCO. lrad tells group to not enter property and threatens tear gas.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Lrad tells people on property to immediately leave, but no one is on their property.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Within seconds of arriving on the block of the Penumbra building on E. Burnside, Portland police come on the LRAD threatening the use of tear gas and impact weapons. Multiple police vehicles are parked facing protesters with their brights on. pic.twitter.com/1PfKyLOTrC

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Crowd chants: “No good cops in a racist system!”

Really keeping their distance from the MSCO tonight. Absolutely nothing thrown that I’ve seen

Nonetheless, DJ LRAD repeats his announcement pic.twitter.com/HRbvv9D6bg

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Lrad tells crowd they have to move to sidewalks and that Burnside is open to vehicular traffic. No one moves.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

He’s repeating the message about every 30 seconds

This shows all the signs of getting as ugly as I expected/feared. Probably mask time

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

The LRAD announces that E Burnside remains open to vehicular traffic. Someone in the crowd yells, “Why? Wouldn’t they shut the road for Proud Boys?”

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Parody LRAD. pic.twitter.com/TN0YoVhrYZ

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

“Your face is an impact munition!!”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Protestors shielding and reflecting light. pic.twitter.com/QlkWbgjIVa

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Portland police have formed a line blocking Burnside one block east of the Penumbra building. Behind the officers is a white van surrounded by officers and several other police vehicles, some with their lights flashing.

Protesters chant “who do you protect? Who do you serve?” pic.twitter.com/gDkLXjArQe

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Spotlight moving over the crowd

Ok, I just saw an egg thrown It splatters maybe 50 feet from the police cars

Your reminder that eggs are 100% biodegradable and wash away in the rain

Projectile warning repeated

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

I believe the network is ABC it looks like. Cameras getting pushed out and their producer is arguing with protestors.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

A disturbing look at the street violence Portland Police has to deal with every night#PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter #PoliceReform #Police #DefendPDX pic.twitter.com/5pipt972yX

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Two neighborhood residents come out onto their front lawn and tell PPB officers to leave. An officer demands they go back inside. The resident responds:

“Fuck off! We can be on our front yards, you sons of bitches! Knock it off. You tear gassed us awake!” pic.twitter.com/9bGyVaCfVp

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

One of the residents is holding up a large sign reading “DISRUPTING PROTESTERS WITH VIOLENCE IS UNLAWFUL”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Portland police block two bicyclists from passing by them on Burnside (despite the street being open to vehicular traffic, according to PPB).

“That’s a vehicle! Let them through!” a protester shouts.

“Can you please stop shining the light in my face?” one bicyclist asks. pic.twitter.com/k4ooyGEvfM

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Deputies of the MCSO are currently a block away from the protest area towing cars. Witnesses tell me they have been slashing tires. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9dO2znEQeW

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 31, 2020

“No Borders! No Nations! Abolish Deportation!”

The chant moves seamlessly into the recitation of the names. George Floyd. Brionna Taylor. Patrick Kimmons. TeTe Gully. Jacob Blake. Sandra Bland

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

A person walking on the sidewalk tries to pass and is blocked. They give an officer their address and point to where they‘re walking but are told to turn around: “Police action is taking place behind us. We’re towing vehicles.”

The officer then tells me to stand behind a pole. pic.twitter.com/nOMLJHQTT3

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

A few of the crowd from the Penumbra building are moving towards 50th where #police are towing vehicles and telling everyone to stay off the street and on the sidewalk.
The majority are still chanting at the officers surrounding the building.

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 31, 2020

Crowd has already dwindled. Riot cops stationed on 52nd, two blocks east. 20-40 are in front of driveway
Another 100 scattered around street.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

At about 10:40 pm, law enforcement officers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Unlawful assembly declared.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Portland Police has just declared the gathering as an illegal assembly. Crowds are ordered to disperse to the West. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/l8l2JhpKfA

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 31, 2020

“due to criminal activity of blocking the street and throwing objects (eggs)… You will be subject to tear gas”

Blocking street = tear gas

Won’t ever get over the unjust force.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

At about 10:50 pm, Portland Police suddenly rushed at protesters and began making mass arrests.

OSP Troopers and PPB officers rushed out to disperse crowds, using impact munitions & pepperballs. They made a series of arrests. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/cm0pfG1mmy

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 31, 2020

They are arresting EVERYONE that’s not press. Cornering people, shining lights, finding people and arresting.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Portland police appear and start running down Burnside and arresting protestors: pic.twitter.com/mL6QuHUzI6

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Police arrest someone and punch him in the face

Multiple times pic.twitter.com/pFcuBAk657

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Officers walked out of the Kelly Building and protesters withdrew west. But the officers still arrested and punched this protester as they arrested him. pic.twitter.com/oVcpY94OZv

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Portland police tackle two people who were standing on the sidewalk onto the street and arrest them: pic.twitter.com/JtSAwFBFVO

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Arrests are being made

National anthem is playing pic.twitter.com/uCiCwcsBUQ

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 31, 2020

Another arrest of a protester standing on the sidewalk with a shield. Signaled out from across the street

“You! You’re going to jail. Not press” pic.twitter.com/7lwBPbLW94

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

After telling protestors to remain on sidewalk PPB comes out and arrests anyone on the sidewalk that isn’t media.

They will not be charged because their only crime is standing there so this is solely bullying and a scare tactic. pic.twitter.com/8MYhMiICcx

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

An officer declares “half this group isn’t press!” and then proceeds to arrest every person not clearly identified as press. pic.twitter.com/wx6QsEZqV1

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Shooting close range at press and shoving nlg. pic.twitter.com/hKmMYX2eZI

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Just before 10:15 pm, officers reentered the Penumbra Kelly Building.

After a batch of arrests, Portland police disappeared back into the Penumbra building. PDX Protests Sounds is playing “Rise Up” by Andra Day. (They replaced the sound system that was confiscated by police at an earlier demonstration as it was playing the national anthem.)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

Officers stood at the intersection while other officers made arrests. They they all withdrew with all their arestees, shooting munitions (probably pepper bullets?) and a new non-CS smoke (smelled like baby powder!). pic.twitter.com/dw2bSts60u

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Currently the protest is standing in the intersection of 17th and Burnside. Cops circling. Trying to figure out which way they’re coming

Someone is playing Les Miz and I don’t hate it

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

“Make a hole!” Protesters move out of the way and a bus easily navigates the “blocked” street pic.twitter.com/oHaiiyqQQk

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

As a #20 TriMet bus drives past protesters on Burnside, one person shouts up toward officers: “You should be a bus driver! I actually respect them!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

DJ lrad remix pic.twitter.com/KWnVNfdMF2

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Law enforcement loudspeakers (LRAD) suddenly returned and made an announcement to protesters.

DJ LRAD makes an abrupt return. Reminds everyone that this is an unlawful assembly due to “criminal activity” like blocking the street. The usual threat of tear gas

Sigh

We’re probably about to get pushed

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Reminder it’s unlawful assembly. Telling group to go on sidewalk.

WAP is playing.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Crowd is quiet and peaceful. Music and talking. Riot cops approaching.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

Just after 11:55 pm, officers returned and once again began making arrests.

Officers return and RUIN “Stupid Horse,” which is a song about capitalism. pic.twitter.com/9A6Y7XCymG

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Police start kettling and arresting protesters in the Wajan parking lot while a protester next to me asks some very good questions about what the fuck is going on pic.twitter.com/GYQf792TeL

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Riot cops push and conduct multiple arrests again. I don’t have any good footage. Same shit as last time. Grabbing everyone they can

They push to 45th, pause, then retreat

Protesters advance back up the street “Stay together, stay right! We do this every night!”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

Shoving @econbrkfst and then taunting them, then yelling at them for “protesting.” telling them to get back while shoving them into a planter already past the sidewalk. pic.twitter.com/mXf8ZyUwkm

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

At about 12:05 am, officers departed from the area.

As officers leave, #protesters cheer.

Chants resume and protesters move back towards 47th avenue.#BLMprotest #PortlandOR #PDX #PortlandOregon #PoliceReform pic.twitter.com/ZnZbAQPOmK

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 31, 2020

Back at 47th and Burnside

Loud chant: “No Justice, No Peace!”

I don’t know how many people have been arrested tonight but it is a LOT

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 31, 2020

A real deal Black community leader, John, pulled up and stopped to chant in the intersection.

Before I started recording, he gave me a big hug and said he was just coming from his friend’s house and had to stop.

He a natural and the crowd loved him. pic.twitter.com/Z51oXQsOs5

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 31, 2020

Crowd started chanting “Whose streets? Our streets!”

This eventually became “Whose streets? Stolen land!”

That eventually became “Whose streets? Chinook streets!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 31, 2020

The protest is dying down. The bongos just left.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

The protest crowd has thinned somewhat.
The #LRAD is visible above the wall of the precinct parking lot upper level; it is currently quiet.

Protest sound is currently playing soulful sounds.
Many people are in small groups chatting. pic.twitter.com/BPazoBQ2qw

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 31, 2020

Portland Police officers threatened a protester with arrest if they kept playing music over their speaker. For context of what Griffin is referring to below, speakers were forcefully taken by Portland Police without justification at a protest in the past.

Hey look they didn’t instantly steal it this time. pic.twitter.com/pu88ASzQOS

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 31, 2020

A few more arrests were made before the end of the night.

Officers just baited this protester and said come take your stuff then arrested them with no warning pic.twitter.com/poQm2i3a74

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 31, 2020

When I left the protest was mostly this: pic.twitter.com/Ydv0Z9zUl4

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 31, 2020

Small group still heckling cops (lawfully), all their lights are off and we are out of there! Stay safe and dangerous ?

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 31, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Cata Gaitán – CashApp: $catalinagaitan / Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Griffin Malone – CashApp $griffinmalone
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile
• Lesley McL (KBOO) – CashApp:  $LuhCreative / PayPal:  http://PayPal.me/LuhCreative / Venmo:  @Human42LM
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Suzette Smith

Articles

ABC News

After Trump calls him ‘a fool,’ Portland mayor says support us or stay out of the way

BBC News

Portland protests: Trump and Biden clash over street violence

CBS News

Portland mayor says deadly shooting could be a “flashpoint”

CNN

1 person is dead after a shooting during protests in downtown Portland

KGW

Demonstrations planned for Sunday night as nightly protests in Portland enter 14th week

No arrests yet in downtown Portland shooting; mayor tells people seeking retribution to stay home

Oregon governor announces plan to bring violence to an end, protect free speech in Portland

Portland group on mission to save Black neighborhoods

KOIN

Governor Brown releases ‘Unified Law Enforcement Plan’

Investigators want answers in deadly protest shooting; Trump sounds off

Man who recorded shooting video: ‘Couldn’t see who shot’

Patriot Prayer founder: Shooting victim was a supporter

Reporter recalls interaction with victim hours before shooting

Wheeler denounces deadly shooting, violence; mayor, Trump trade blame

NBC News

Trump praises right-wing supporters, rails against protesters after unrest in Portland

OPB

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler blames President Trump for downtown violence

Portland protests return 1 night after fatal downtown shooting

The Oregonian

Hundreds of protesters have been charged with interfering with a peace officer. But should it remain a crime?

Man under investigation in fatal shooting after pro-Trump rally allegedly took loaded gun to earlier Portland protest

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to send state troopers to help police protests after fatal shooting

Photos show frantic but futile attempts to save victim of shooting near Portland protests [WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES]

Portland Mayor to President Donald Trump: ‘support us’ or ‘stay the hell out of the way’

Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell, President Donald Trump and Gov. Kate Brown react to killing of man near downtown protests

Progressive community leaders call for Portland mayor, police chief to resign following deadly shooting

Watch: Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and police chief talk about shooting near protests

Portland Mercury

Wheeler Condemns Protest Shooting, Offers Little Solutions to Continuous Violence

Willamette Week

Gov. Kate Brown Announces Plan to Increase Law Enforcement Presence in Portland

Portland Mayor Blames President Trump for Fatal Shooting Amid Protests

Police

Agencies Present

• Multnomah County Sheriffs
• Portland Police Bureau
• Oregon State Police

Munitions

• pepper balls
• smoke grenades

Arrests

29

Charges

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Escape in the Third Degree, Resisting Arrest, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Summary

On Saturday, Trump supporters gathered at Clackamas Town Center, just SE of Portland, for a mass “car cruise” rally. The north section of the parking lot filled with trucks waving a variety of flags indicating their support for Trump, the police, the Proud Boys, and militia movements. A small group of Black Lives Matter counter-demonstrators were also there with their own signs. At about 5 PM the rally began to leave to drive into downtown, a process which took a significant amount of time due to the number of vehicles involved. As they exited, Clackamas County Sheriffs officers guided traffic.

The caravan made its way across the Morrison Bridge and into downtown, where they drove in circles as more trucks entered from across the river. Counter-protesters attempted to block the vehicles entering the bridge, and two people fought, then riot police stepped in to arrest them and clear traffic for the Trump supporters. Similar confrontations were happening in downtown, including incidents where a person drove into BLM protesters who were blocking their way, spraying mace, physical assaults, and shooting paintball rounds and rubber pellets at BLM supporters and press. Police continued to help the pro-Trump group by keeping counter-protesters away from vehicles, and ignore violence toward counter-protesters, even when these incidents were pointed out.

Much of the Trump caravan left downtown after their circuit, and by 8:30 PM large groups of Black Lives Matter protesters were gathering at the Justice Center. Just before 9 PM, there was a shooting nearby at SW 3rd and Alder, and the victim died at the scene. Details are still coming in and we will link to related articles below. Smaller groups of protesters remained outside the Justice Center after midnight, with many leaving due to safety concerns.

Also on Saturday evening, a small Black Lives Matter protest marched to the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office in Troutdale, just NE of Portland. A couple of Boogaloo Bois were seen nearby, but no other counter-protesters. After speeches and chants, the protest concluded uneventfully.

Scheduled Events

• Black Lives Matter Pop-up Bookstore and Sign Making – noon at Alder Commons
• Summer’s End Skate Sesh for BIPOC* + Write in Teressa Raiford – 1 PM at Da Vinci Middle School
• Say It Louder! – 6 PM at Pioneer Square
• No Justice No Peace – Troutdale – 6 PM

Timeline

Today’s timeline will be split up into sections, because there’s a large pro-Trump car rally this afternoon where counter-protesters are likely, in addition to other events.

Trump/Back the Blue Rally

This event is staging at Clackamas Town Center, where a mass shooting took place in 2012.

The Trump Cruise rally is starting at the Clackamas Town Center Mall near Portland today

Some ~2,000 say they planned on attending pic.twitter.com/kwre7C5Ttu

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 29, 2020

There are thousands of people here at the parking lot of the Clackamas Town Center Mall. Few if any seem to be wearing face masks and hanging out in large groups. pic.twitter.com/CwqnHzNjnA

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 29, 2020

People are very uncomfortable. Some stores have closed and security is scrambling. The event did not coordinate w the mall (no surprise) pic.twitter.com/2OtpzDeekh

— Leif they/them??? (@elisa_bleh) August 29, 2020

Just spoke with a TriMet worker: he says this is crime scene tape put up by Clackamas Sheriff’s Office to block access to higher levels of MAX parking garage.

Deputies are also stationed on top of the mall parking garage, ahead of Portland’s Trump rally, he says pic.twitter.com/YHR0Pt9OFE

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 29, 2020

It looks like the caravan has started to slowly, inefficiently move out. It’ll probably take a while for everyone to figure out how to get out of here in an orderly fashion

Meanwhile here are some pictures I guess pic.twitter.com/3TTHxNhC19

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

Maga group chanting “USA! USA!” And someone showing off their weapon pic.twitter.com/xBMl81sSjO

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 30, 2020

@hungrybowtie points out there sure are a lot of boys in green shirts out here

(That’s what Kyle Rittenhouse was wearing when he shot those people, very cool) pic.twitter.com/H9DhsEZYVF

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

Clackamas Sheriff has the entirety of 82nd obstructed for the Trump supporters to leave Clackamas Town Center. pic.twitter.com/ohnMaGn1k2

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

This is the route for the Trump car parade in Portland today. Shared by a source

Organizers say semis will lead. Many cars stuck in the mall parking lot at this point.

Organizer also stated that police will protect caravan pic.twitter.com/s7QYyUPep0

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 30, 2020

Clackamas Sheriff’s have created a traffic jam to allow the rally members to leave as they please. pic.twitter.com/TS0ks9n0S9

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

The Trump vehicle caravan, hundreds of people, are driving to to downtown Portland via 224. @ClackCoSheriff blocked off streets along their way out, However sheriffs office tells OPB it is not providing “escort”

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Trump supporters fire paintballs at BLM counter proyesters.#PortlandProtests #pdx #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #blm #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/iAhPvOpZg6

— Leif they/them??? (@elisa_bleh) August 30, 2020

And it’s been about 30 mins or so of blocked traffic. Members of the alt-right rally have continued to slow leave. I’ve been ignored by 4 different officers when asking questions and yet they continue to have conversations with rally members. No clue when traffic will clear. pic.twitter.com/SgrBVgJMXh

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

This rally is big enough that some participants are arriving downtown while others are still leaving the start point.

Trump caravan is arriving into Portland pic.twitter.com/tKOSXffll5

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Trump caravan is arriving into Portland pic.twitter.com/tKOSXffll5

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Mutual combat on the Morrison bridge pic.twitter.com/NhulUSz70P

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Trump caravan driving through, police clear the roads of counter protestors pic.twitter.com/KeErvH9QES

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

It’s been 1 hour since the Trump Cruise-In announced it was time to roll and some cars are still trapped in the Clackamas Town Center parking lot pic.twitter.com/ePoxLWzY5o

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 30, 2020

We got some qanon among them pic.twitter.com/ENaUiHOipD

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 30, 2020

Portland riot police officers are now on the roadway directing traffic & keeping counter-protesters away from pro-Trump rally vehicles. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/AQgNdFcQn8

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 30, 2020

Trump Caravan enters downtown pic.twitter.com/GFYpQ7DJRE

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

People are still making their way downtown.

Hello, I am crossing the Road Island bridge and looking behind to see an absolute wall of Trump-flag-flying trucks jamming McLoughlin from before Ross Island to Morrison

Massive numbers, heading downtown

New thread

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

It goes on for over a mile.

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

Trump caravan in downtown pic.twitter.com/WgNRhPtfJ1

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Joey Gibson of Patriot Prayer has been spotted. This group is well-known for organizing white supremacist rallies in Portland, which Jeremy Christian was seen attending before he stabbed three people on a MAX train (killing two) in 2017.

Gibson preaching on the back of this truck heading east onto the Burnside bridge and out of downtown. pic.twitter.com/uEcfmEgeww

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

There are lots of pickups. Pretty sure they are just circling. pic.twitter.com/xYaQ5SyhL4

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

Portland Police arrived have arrived. A Trump supporter sprayed something out the window while arguing with a protester in the street. pic.twitter.com/M7ZaSs0Vjj

— jonathan house (@jonhouse_) August 30, 2020

Trump caravan is exploring alternate routes, but single vehicles are stopping with emergency lights and slowing down procession pic.twitter.com/W1ka86leiM

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

One rally member turns to avoid counter-protesters but another drives right through them hitting several people. pic.twitter.com/i3aLRQg9tJ

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

A Proud Boys truck rolls by pic.twitter.com/S1JqEnOGLF

— jonathan house (@jonhouse_) August 30, 2020

There was an exchange that made the driver of a Confederate Flag truck stop. Police move in, telling him to go. pic.twitter.com/tioStPhfxk

— jonathan house (@jonhouse_) August 30, 2020

CW for verbal threat (sexual violence)

Pro-Trump rally attendees stopped to harass members of the Press on the intersection of 12th Ave & Washington St. “I’d f***k the sh*t out of you…” #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/lyRMgLQWx7

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 30, 2020

Police watch @MissHolliLinn get hit with a truck and refuse to make a report, despite her actually having the crosswalk.

Police later claim to not have footage. pic.twitter.com/w9WYEW9FXs

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

It’s my opinion, as someone who’s covered the protests here for about 80 nights, that this drive through rally has caused more disruption to the regular citizens of Portland than any of the riots have. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/1CwI8Q5MBW

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

Cops blocking the intersection of 13th and Washington

Letting one lane of traffic by pic.twitter.com/3hVrS3amM4

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

On 13th and Washington some of the car caravan parking to stay pic.twitter.com/Z5XwoCKzYv

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 30, 2020

Lots of people encouraging the Trump caravan to continue out of the city pic.twitter.com/fPTFAMTNu3

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 30, 2020

Someone asks the cops why they’re not arresting anyone for blocking traffic and I have not heard any compelling response

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

This truck start shooting at counter-protesters and then came under attack. I got shot right in the corner of my mouth by a projectile. pic.twitter.com/iqcWgSgOFT

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

This is the exact projectile that hit me. I’m good. pic.twitter.com/pXDqYFvlff

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 30, 2020

Counter protestor throws egg, MAGA sprays car pic.twitter.com/D6lPNdmy0g

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

As many of the drivers leave downtown, BLM protesters are gathering at the Justice Center:

The crowd forms at the park on 3rd and Salmon.

A drumline charges the group while a Trump campaign flag is burned. @MrOlmos checks his devices.

People are putting on gas masks.

A second (yes, second) gunshot rings out. This one closer than the last. pic.twitter.com/D9G0N2zJC2

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

Someone has been shot:

Appears to be a shooting at 3rd and Alder in Portland. Police asking for witnesses. pic.twitter.com/AHPKHtRiCu

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

A man has been shot, police and ambulance are attending pic.twitter.com/GgkB6acetH

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

There’s a body in the street. (Not pictured.)

Asked the police if they think this shooting could have been avoided if they’d expelled the out of state guntoters. No comment. pic.twitter.com/IcewHx3tXK

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

Back at the Justice Center, where maybe 150 people are standing at 3rd and Salmon

No sign of the Trump caravan presently. Someone is speaking on a bad megaphone, I can’t hear what they’re saying

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

Joey Gibson appears and gets yelled out of the area. pic.twitter.com/hvukGpln8Y

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

Confirmation that the person shot has died:

Portland police confirm the person shot has died. They are sending homicide detectives to the scene.

— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) August 30, 2020

The protest is on the march. Massive smoke thrown on Yamhill between 3rd and 4th. Looks like a lone far-right protester is being run out of town

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

Large group of BLM supporters marching through Portland now. Riot Police are out and mobile. pic.twitter.com/sdXB6Ao24d

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

Joey Gibson of the hate group Patriot Prayer, who showed up in the immediate aftermath of the shooting on 3rd, appears to have been significantly maced, and is now being marched out of downtown by a crowd of several hundred protesters chanting “black lives matter” pic.twitter.com/Ec4jJSRiWA

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 30, 2020

There was a fight with Gibson in a gas station parking lot. I couldn’t see much of what actually happened. Police have arrived and declared the area closed. pic.twitter.com/RdZS942gpk

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

Portland Police Officers arrived on scene to disperse protesters surrounding the gas station in downtown Portland. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/gALKKpjpjK

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 30, 2020

Joey is out of the gas station, he’s surrounded by police in the parking lot. pic.twitter.com/iOO5SnGofB

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 30, 2020

The police (and Joey, presumably) have left the area

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

Back at the Justice Center:

There is a pretty large crowd that has returned to Lownsdale Square and is chanting “ACAB, All coos are bastards” “Fuck 12” and “Black Lives Matter”

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 30, 2020

Back at the District Courthouse, along with the most of the rest of the protest. A lot of people are sitting in Lownsdale. Milling around

The mood is somber, as you would expect

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020

And we are back at the JC. Folks are resting by the nightmare elk pic.twitter.com/B1x4f7icxt

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 30, 2020

BLM protestors are outside the federal courthouse pic.twitter.com/JADhHNnes9

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020

Additional details about the shooting:

Getting confirmation that the shooting victim was wearing a Patriot Prayer hat, and footage seems to indicate mace was deployed immediately before the shooting.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 30, 2020

The rumor is that hundreds of Patriots are enroute to kill us all.

OK. Everyone making exit plans.

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

This rumor is so far unconfirmed but many protesters appear to be dispersing.

Makeshift Karaoke-esque vibes with the crowd and singers belting out “Don’t Stop Believin” with some trumpet accompaniment pic.twitter.com/1w5tnWzoKh

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 30, 2020

Medic van has cleared out.

There’s maybe 40 people in the park. A few smaller groups post up nearby.

Trumpet Man plays “Taps”.

Time to get outta here.

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020

A firework was thrown, no injuries are reported:

A firework was thrown out of a black SUV on the intersection of 4th & Madison. Witnesses tell me the license # is 745LVN. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/54OuE8J7Zk

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 30, 2020

Troutdale

Black Lives Matter protesters are gathering near the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office in Troutdale, which is an eastern suburb of Portland.

Small but fired up force out here in Troutdale. pic.twitter.com/oKiQF3aXpL

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

Protest organizer kicking us off. Dude’s bravely wearing a Lakers cap. But speaking demands of making cops accountable for their actions and proclaiming our march is in honor Jacob Blake.

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

March begins with @MultCoSO escort, but majority of crowd immediately stopped and circled back pic.twitter.com/VQUqy1EWLY

— Sean Bascom (@baaascom) August 30, 2020

Protesters discuss whether to march with the police escort the organizer has arranged. They vote to march alone.

On the move pic.twitter.com/vmCep7Rai0

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

Right at them. Turning up the heat now. pic.twitter.com/wJRKZoAhTh

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

A small Boogaloo group is spotted:

pic.twitter.com/9AWZHt7KOx

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

No added counter protestors. Back at the sheriff’s office after another march through Troutdale (more grumpy people this time around). More speeches going down. pic.twitter.com/312WxvkUgO

— Robert Ham (@roberthamwriter) August 30, 2020

The protest appears to have ended after these speeches.

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Articles

CW for graphic images in the articles about the shooting death

Associated Press

1 killed as Trump supporters, protesters clash in Portland

Daily Beast

One Shot Dead as Hundreds of Trump Supporters Descend on Portland

The New York Times

Deadly Shooting in Portland After Pro-Trump Ralliers Clash With Protesters

OPB

• Proud Boy Tusitala “Tiny” Toese arrested in Clark County
• Person shot and killed during pro-Trump car caravan through downtown Portland

The Oregonian

• Proud Boy, former Patriot Prayer brawler Tusitala ‘Tiny’ Toese arrested in Washington
• Clashes escalate in downtown Portland after Trump rally in Clackamas
• 1 person shot, killed near downtown Portland protests Saturday
• Photos show frantic but futile attempts to save victim of shooting near Portland protests
• Portland police chief, President Donald Trump react to killing of man near downtown protests Saturday night
• Man fatally shot after pro-Trump caravan was Patriot Prayer ‘friend and supporter’

Portland Mercury

One Dead After Shooting During Pro-Trump Rally in Portland

Portland Tribune

Man killed at Portland protest linked to Trump cruise-in

Reuters

One shot dead in Portland as rival protesters clash

Willamette Week

One Person Shot to Death Amid Trump Caravan in Downtown Portland

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau
• Multnomah County Sheriffs Officers
• Clackamas County Sheriffs Officers

Munitions used

N/A

Number of arrests

Ten

Charges

We’re unable to confirm which part of the protest the people arrested are aligned with.

• Disorderly Conduct II
• Criminal Mischief II 
• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Reckless Burning 
• Unlawful Possession of Firearm 

Summary

On Friday, protesters gathered for a march to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington. The event was co-headed by the local NAACP chapter and Fridays 4 Freedom, a youth activist group. The march processed from the Oregon Convention Center to Revolution Hall, where many protests gathered in June, and concluded with speeches. The NAACP reflects an older and more conservative Black establishment, while F4F is made up of more radical youth, and this led to concerns and criticism about whether Fridays 4 Freedom was being supported or co-opted.

In the late afternoon, another protest gathered at the North Park Blocks downtown before marching into the Pearl District, where Mayor/Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler lives. Activists entered his condo building and began a sit-in, presenting a list of demands, followed by the marchers who set up a sound system for music and spoken performances. Neither Wheeler nor the police arrived to respond, and the activists ended their sit-in around 10:15 PM. The music ended a short while later, and many protesters then continued to North Portland for a vigil at Peninsula Park.

Shortly before midnight, the group at the vigil formed a march to the Portland Police Association. Protesters quickly painted graffiti on the blank surface of the PPA building, and created street barricades with dumpsters. A small fire was started at the boarded-up door of the building, and police arrived and declared it a riot at about 12:40 AM. Police put out the fire quickly, then made seemingly random targeted arrests of the crowd, repeatedly saying they would arrest anyone who hadn’t dispersed unless they were clearly marked as press. PPB concluded this action at about 1:45 AM, then returned 15 minutes later after several shots were fired by someone in a passing vehicle. No one was injured in this shooting. Both police and protesters had concluded their activities for the night by 3 AM.

Scheduled Events

• March on Portland – Noon at Oregon Convention Center
• Bloc Party Rally & March at North Park Blocks – 5 PM
• Vigil at Peninsula Park – 9 PM

Timeline

This afternoon, people are gathering outside the Convention Center for a March on Portland, which commemorates the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.

Today’s event was organized by Portland’s NAACP and Fridays 4 Freedom, a local Black youth-led activist group that has been organizing weekly marches and events throughout the city following the death of George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/LICH0gtdeB

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Here are some signs among the crowd:

“HERE TO AMPLIFY BLACK VOICES”

“IF NOT US, THEN WHO? IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?”

“BLUE IS NOT A SKIN COLOR”

“TRANS QUEER YOUNG OLD / BLACK LIVES MATTER” pic.twitter.com/uxoWozDp8A

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The crowd has gathered on NE MLK Jr. Blvd. and Holladay St. and is preparing to march. A group at the front holds a black banner reading “PORTLAND NAACP + FRIDAYS 4 FREEDOM / 08-28-2020 / MARCH ON PORTLAND” pic.twitter.com/OtN60NnfZM

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The march stops on the overpass as demonstrators chant “Fuck Ted Wheeler!”

“I’m calling you out. He’s not even here! … He just cares about publicity. About being re-elected.” pic.twitter.com/LFrBpM51dW

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Marchers are taking a left onto SE Stark St. chanting “Black Lives Matter!” The crowd fills the street and sidewalk for multiple blocks. pic.twitter.com/UFqzDPX50i

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

I moved to the front of the march at NE 12th & Couch. They’re a city block long, lots of kids with parents, elders, people with accessibility devices like wheelchairs and walkers, also journalists, clergy, and legal observers. pic.twitter.com/PmjcT8tikU

— ?️‍?Andrew D. Jankowski?️‍? (@AndrewJank) August 28, 2020

The crowd is led in singing the Black national anthem: pic.twitter.com/wFBNT9ZpVq

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Portland NAACP President Rev. E.D. Mondainé addresses the crowd, listing the names of Black victims of police killings and asking when their moment will come.

“I’d like to say this is our moment, but it’s not. Because moments like this cannot be owned, only survived.” (1/4) pic.twitter.com/4PfYCx4a6K

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Meanwhile, Portland is being well represented by Destiny and other activists who have traveled to DC:

Once in a Lifetime. pic.twitter.com/UiKMRePfEj

— Destiny Houston (@ogdestiny74) August 28, 2020

Back to Portland:

A collective of faith leaders from between Salem, Oregon and Seattle, Washington list their demands, which include defunding police and investing in communities “instead of rioting cops:” pic.twitter.com/1oqnOFIY56

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

A representative of Teressa Raiford’s write-in campaign for Portland mayor speaks:

“[Portland has been taken over by] fascists and nazis and they brutalize our citizens, especially our Black communities, on a daily basis. They are the Portland Police Bureau.” (1/3) pic.twitter.com/2hElYMj85V

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Moving to the Bloc Party event, protesters are marching through the Pearl District chanting “abolish the police!”

DAY 90: What do the protesters want? pic.twitter.com/HuqZwD5hQa

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

Nearby, a group of protesters has gone to Mayor/Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler’s home with some demands:

They have now locked themselves together. Here are the demands. pic.twitter.com/ylytE8Uy3J

— Portland DSA (@PortlandDSA) August 29, 2020

The Bloc Party march has arrived outside:

Huge crowd gathering outside #TearGasTed‘s apartment in #PDX.

Protesters coming with clear demands. We’re out here to #AbolishThePolice and get Wheeler tf out of office#BlackLivesMatter #PortlandProtests https://t.co/l7ghz0SvxU pic.twitter.com/tcjxLjrmq5

— PopMob (Popular Mobilization) (@PopMobPDX) August 29, 2020

Someone brought a bouquet of used munitions:

Crowd control munition bouquet pic.twitter.com/TzDbCV5UzR

— Soundtrack to the End (@_WhatRiot) August 29, 2020

Protesters demands are read outside Mayor @tedwheeler apartment by @MacSmiff pic.twitter.com/Kc3UcZfWz9

— Alex Milan Tracy (@AlexMilanTracy) August 29, 2020

All the sudden, issa a dance party!

w/ @KARMARIVERA pic.twitter.com/3kpHg51R3s

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

.@MacSmiff on the mic speaking to the deep principles involved in these protests, on the larger movement

“Follow the principles that make sense in your heart and your soul”

“The movement can’t die with us cause it’s not about us”#PortlandProtests #AbolishThePolice pic.twitter.com/ydVHNCZc3O

— PopMob (Popular Mobilization) (@PopMobPDX) August 29, 2020

The bands are lit.

They’ve included the Black youth for warmups. pic.twitter.com/NI7s6cLYGQ

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

Protestors in front of Ted Wheelers apartment with live music, generators and dancing. Three protestors are inside the lobby locking themselves down protesting the mayor and cities lack of actions.

Brian’s live tweeting @BaghdadBrianpic.twitter.com/hz7si8vrO7

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 29, 2020

Red paint handprints on the window, still three people attached together inside. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/rHkhnFtmu0

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

The other vigil across town is kicking off, so follow that below under the header “North Portland”.

Some of the people in the lobby of Ted Wheeler’s apartment left for safety reasons.

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Lobby occupiers have left, intermittent chanting commingles with music, dancing; someone briefly climbed a pedestrian light pole? pic.twitter.com/UXgUXpFxDG

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 29, 2020

Ted Wheelers condo security guard kept escalating and blaming the teens that were occupying for what was happening outside (chalking and hand prints on window). So they decided to end the occupation. #PortlandProtests

— John #PortlandProtest (@Johnnthelefty) August 29, 2020

The music is wrapping up, and reports are that people are leaving to go to the Peninsula Park event now.

North Portland

Tonight’s vigil at Peninsula Park:

Reminder that action is STILL happening here tonight. Moment of silence, hours of rage. Cascadianphotog is here. https://t.co/cU2PIznzBb

— Cascadianphotog Media (@Cascadianphotog) August 29, 2020

This speaker on Peninsula Park is addressing the shooting incident in the unrest in Kenosha following the police shooting of #JacobBlake. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/AOlr85h5kZ

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

The vigil at Peninsula Park is very mellow.
Scattered small groups mostly have a candle or small light.
Someone is making gigantic bubbles.
These flowers & candles are on the steps of the gazebo. pic.twitter.com/KGgdZK1dj2

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 29, 2020

Shots fired north of the event seem to be unrelated:

We walked away for a bit because we heard 10 gun shots. About .9 miles away from the park and seems to completely unrelated to the protests. We heard it was possibly shot from a car in a residential neighborhood and no one appears to be hurt

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 29, 2020

There are multiple ambulances and fore dept vehicles standing by. Residents in the area say there was street racing shortly before the shooting happened. pic.twitter.com/Jxpj9jEkcx

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

At Peninsula Park, marigolds lay atop an image of Emmett Till on the anniversary of his death—August 28, 1955
Protesters are now marching to the Portland Police Association building#PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/AEJHImRauH

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 29, 2020

Protesters have put orange cones in the main roadway in front of PPA, have taken over the road

An angry driver sped through them, a few protesters (and uh me) quickly scatter from his path

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 29, 2020

Portland Police Association pic.twitter.com/dQjInqYpgZ

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 29, 2020

A large and very bloc’d up crowd has just made a surprise night march on the PPA. pic.twitter.com/oyLZnGHzrF

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 29, 2020

Protestors started a dumpster fire outside the Portland police association building pic.twitter.com/RoceCvO5cu

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 29, 2020

The dumpster barricade has been set ablaze on N Lombard St. One Portland Police squad car briefly drove by. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/oG9s2Kmu3C

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

12:39 AM – riot declared

This has been declared a riot! pic.twitter.com/8k2AyPLvgG

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

Portland police association, moments before PPB declared a riot and stormed in pic.twitter.com/nUFIqnRDWA

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 29, 2020

Riot declared and police have shown up. Folks tackled and arrested and officers put fire out quickly. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/NJSCFI8quz

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Portland Police declared a riot. Officers stormed the PPA building area from multiple directions. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/zkQnLrdM0X

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

Police charge and tackle then arrest a random person on the sidewalk. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/R3qRRE5602

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Officer in Portland saying “If they’re not press, arrest them!” #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/dPEYqtAA1T

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Noticeable shift recently with police scrutinizing people to supply press pass or risk arrest, it plays out here ? pic.twitter.com/vRp8da8f2k

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 29, 2020

CW: assault with pepper spray

Seven officers make an arrest. pic.twitter.com/xi3jDaCTcm

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 29, 2020

Police charge into a residential area and arrest anyone not marked as press that they can grab. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/Hr2pNhBp8x

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

We’re seeing them repeatedly target anyone who isn’t marked as press for arrests during these dispersals, and physically shoving reporters they think are too close:

Officer gets in this reporter’s face and yells “QUIT FOLLOWING THE COPS!” #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/1uHNG08XWg

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Police are making lots of arrests, between one or two dozen pic.twitter.com/4KU5E8VfB7

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 29, 2020

“You’re going to jail” — officer to motorcyclist, who appeared to be trying to leave the scene pic.twitter.com/5FAKuuS0Ne

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 29, 2020

Officers head back to the PPA for a small break in between arresting charges. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/lMbVtxZHQT

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

One cop grinning and taunting protesters as he tries to arrest and chase them. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/bPoNKUZf0R

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

The crowd criticized police actions as two officers filmed members of the press. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/8v2BDGcVWP

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

Police roll out after standing in front of the PPA for about half an hour. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/FB5dtV9NwB

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

The cops are gone. Day 93. pic.twitter.com/O3NdQPziY1

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 29, 2020

Here’s the extent of the damage done to plywood covering the PPA building. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #PortlandProtest #pdxprotest #portlandpolice pic.twitter.com/jOUKdpACfp

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 29, 2020

Shots fired at about 2 AM, after police had left the scene:

Shots just fired

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 29, 2020

There were gunshots. No one is hurt. The event is over.

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 29, 2020

Multiple shots were just fired 1 block away from the Portland Police Association Building. Shell casings have been discovered at the scene. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/tlXj9mHKz4

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

Portland Police Officers have arrived to investigate the shooting and assess possible injuries. Witnesses told me the shooter fired into the air from a vehicle. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/C05pEQNU5M

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 29, 2020

Cops are responding to a drive by shooting by accosting police.

Police trying to argue with people and losing horribly. pic.twitter.com/Oz07okG1dU

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

Police spent 15 minutes accusing journalists of being too close to the crime scene, then left without any CSI or detective types doing any investigations.

I have a massive headache. Time to hit the road. pic.twitter.com/HzUPIkr3CT

— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 29, 2020

Media

Present

• Alex Milan Tracy – https://moneyyy.me/$alexmilantracy
• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Andrew D. Jankowski – CashApp $AndrewJank
• Beth Nakamura (The Oregonian)
• Cata Gaitán – CashApp: $catalinagaitan / Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Cozca @KohzKah – CashApp $cozca
• Dave Killen (The Oregonian)
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Leslie McL (KBOO) – CashApp:  $LuhCreative / PayPal:  http://PayPal.me/LuhCreative / Venmo:  @Human42LM
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Peter @gravemorgan
• Robert Evans
• Sergio Olmos

Articles

The Guardian

Portland suffers serious street violence as far right return ‘prepared to fight’

OPB

• Portland protests frequently labeled ‘riots,’ but some say police use laws arbitrarily 
• A Portland volunteer protest medic’s dispatch from the front lines
• Fears of more violence as another Trump rally comes to Portland Saturday

The Oregonian

• NAACP, Black youth organization hold ’March on Portland’ on 57th anniversary of ’I Have A Dream’
• Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler rebukes Donald Trump in open letter: ‘Stay away, please’

Portland Mercury

• On the Anniversary of the March on Washington, Remember Gay Hero Bayard Rustin
• Why Do Portland Police Keep Slashing Protesters’ Tires?

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

• Pepper spray

Number of arrests

18 adults, one juvenile

Charges

• Riot
• Resist Arrest
• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Attempt Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
• Disorderly Conduct II 
• Escape III

Summary

During the day community members met at Kenton Park in North Portland to clean up the park and the bordering neighborhood. Kenton Park and the surrounding area leading to The Portland Police Association nearby has been the site of many protests in the last few months. As a result, community-made flyers indicating that there has been high levels of tear gas exposure in the area have been posted around the neighborhood. Another unfortunate result is the litter that sometimes got left behind by the large crowds. In response, community members got together for a couple of hours and were provided tools and trash bags to pick up litter in the area.

In the evening, a march by PDX Black Youth Movement led protesters in downtown Portland. This event drew around 100 people, who marched around the downtown area chanting the names of victims of police violence, including Jacob Blake, and asking those watching from their windows above the streets to join them. There were also speeches along the route by young black activists leading the march. By about 9:45 pm, the group of protesters returned to Duniway Park, where they had begun their march, and the event ended.

Following the end of the march downtown, there was some confusion about whether or not there was another demonstration planned for the night. There was some talk on social media of protesters reconvening at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, but a protest in that area didn’t appear to materialize. An event hadn’t been planned, which left the night’s protests to end by 10 pm.

Scheduled Events

• Justice for Patrick Kimmons – 10 am
• Kenton Park to PPA Neighborhood Cleanup – 3 pm
• Portland United for Justice and Equality at Pioneer Square – 6 pm
• March for Justice for Jacob Blake – 6 pm

Timeline

In the middle of the day, community members assembled at Kenton Park near The Portland Police Association building to clean up the park and neighborhood.

Here at Kenton park for the Kenton to PPA Direct Community Action neighborhood cleanup. People are still trickling in and cleanup supplies are being passed out while more people find the group. pic.twitter.com/nlOt7sy2Oe

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 27, 2020

Not really necessary to be a video, but video is necessary to get the thin paper decorations fluttering in the breeze. There is a piano out here that wants you to come play it. Sanitize your hands before and after please! pic.twitter.com/EEMsb5GbmL

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 27, 2020

pic.twitter.com/LJX1M4iJsb

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 27, 2020

After cleaning up some neighborhood side streets around PPA people with the Trash Bloc have headed off for the evening pic.twitter.com/Wg1gvvARCG

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 28, 2020

On my way back to my car I found this bonus content: pic.twitter.com/WhpOQ7uAkf

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 28, 2020

In the early evening protesters gathered at Duniway Park in Southwest Portland for a march.

I’m at Duniway Park in Southwest Portland today covering the March for Justice for Jacob Blake, organized by PDX Black Youth Movement.

About are ~30 people are gathered in the park holding signs, and a medic tent and a table by PDX Resistance Assistance are getting set up. pic.twitter.com/ypCDU3JH00

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The crowd at Duniway Park has grown to ~100 people. Here are some signs:

“EVERY COP HAS BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS”

“NATIVE LATINX ASIAN LGBTQ+ TRANS DISABLED / BLACK LIVES MATTER”

“WHITE SILENCE = WHITE VIOLENCE”

“WE PAY YOUR SALARY / YOU WORK FOR US / DON’T SHOOT” pic.twitter.com/kD6KK6rAtg

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Frontline Drumline is warming up.

People continue to trickle into the park, getting free slices of pizza, granola bars and sparkling waters from PDX Resistance Assistance and checking out supplies in the medic tent.

The march is expected to begin at 7 p.m. pic.twitter.com/XGPIj4kfiy

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

A PDXBYM organizer just addressed the crowd on a megaphone:

“If you have a shield right now, please be standing in the front or surrounding us. Otherwise, please give your shield to someone who’s willing to do that.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

A truck leads the crowd down SW Sixth Ave. as marchers chant “Black lives matter!” pic.twitter.com/2tSZ0ye7qN

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Marchers go silent to listen as a PDXBYM organizer reads the organization’s housing and education demands.

“I need everybody to use their voices. I need everybody to get mad. Jacob Blake was shot seven times! We need to show America we’re not okay with this. So get loud!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The crowd marches past The Cheerful Tortoise, where Portland State University campus public safety officers fatally shot Jason Washington, a Black man, in 2018.

On Aug. 13, PSU announced they would disarm their campus police starting this fall.

“Whose streets? Our streets!” pic.twitter.com/7w4n6u15QE

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The march pauses on SW Sixth and Market for a moment of silence for Jason Washington and all Black people who have been killed by police.

On the count of three, the crowd is asked to shout out the names of people passing through their minds: pic.twitter.com/VTNSN1uIHe

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

“Black people shouldn’t have to be perfect for them to live. Why is it that white people can be drug dealers and rapists and criminals? And we know our president is a rapist and a criminal. So why is it Black people have to die?”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

March is moving north again down SW Sixth Ave. One person holds up a sign reading: “BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER / *TONGUE POP*”

The crowd is chanting:
“A – C – A – B!”
“All cops are bastards!” pic.twitter.com/c06pxFdYsS

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

An organizer yells up at residents watching the march from their apartment windows:

“March with us! You cannot make change from your windows! Your black screen isn’t going to save my life!”

The crowd responds by chanting “March with us!” pic.twitter.com/XXR0hjt1Xy

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Marchers pause with their hands up in front of Portland City Hall, chanting “hands up, don’t shoot!” pic.twitter.com/c6p1sjlrvD

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

“Black people move to the center and move to the front. We’re here for you. Tonight is all for you.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

The crowd is now marching south on SW Fifth, chanting “No good cops in a racist system!” pic.twitter.com/ShkeSoW2qO

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

“St. Mary’s was extremely racist for me and for so many other girls. Just like Portland. Every single Portland Public School has one of these stories … Make that not a reality for your city anymore.” (2/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

Marchers arrived back at Duniway Park, where people lingered in groups chatting and some played their drums. A speaker walked through the crowd with a megaphone:

“Does anybody need help getting home? Anybody need to be walked back to their cars? Anybody need money for the bus?”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 28, 2020

While there was talk on social media of protesters reconvening at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, it didn’t appear to draw enough numbers to move forward.

Sounds like a small group is heading to ice. No one wanted to over shadow youth March with a late direct action. Lots of people marched earlier, just wrapped up.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 28, 2020

Media

Present

• Cata Gaitán – CashApp: $catalinagaitan / Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Griffin Malone – CashApp $griffinmalone
• Jake Johnson @FancyJenkins – CashApp: $bucksarecool / Venmo: jakefartstoo / http://Paypal.me/fancyjenkins

Articles

Courthouse News Service

Feds in Portland Now Unrestrained in Removing Journalists at Protests

The Guardian

White supremacists and militias have infiltrated police across US, report says

Jefferson Public Radio

Portland Protests Reach Three Months. OPB’s Sergio Olmos Explains

KOIN

74 face federal charges from Portland protests

NPR

Police Declare Portland Protests A Riot But This Definition Could Be Rooted In Racism

OPB

Appeals court suspends protections for journalists, legal observers covering protests

As the nation reckons with race, a new poll finds white Americans least engaged

Pence aide: NBA protest over Kenosha are ‘absurd and silly’

The Oregonian

Black National Convention puts spotlight on police brutality

Federal orders to disperse apply to journalists, legal observers at Portland protests, appeals court says

Portland Business Alliance says mayor pledged quick action to revive downtown

Portland police ramp up protest enforcement; 217 arrests in August, half of those since last week

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Proud Boy Suspiciously Escapes Arrest, Mayor Appeases the Wealthy, and Trump Headlines GOP Garbage Parade

Portland Police Say They’re Needed to Prevent Gun Violence. Experts Disagree.

Portland Tribune

Portland police overtime up 200% in June as staffing slumps

Willamette Week

In Purge of Extremists, Facebook Removes Page of Portland Protest Organizers

Last Month, Oregon Prisons Implored Guards to Wear Masks. Since Then, Four Inmates Have Died From COVID-19.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Wants an End to Violence at Protests and Pledges to Restart the City’s Economy

U.S. Attorney’s Office Levies Federal Charges Against 74 Portland Protesters

Police

Agencies Present

None

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Summary

Two events took place on August 26th – one in Gresham, Portland’s neighbor to the east, and one in Southwest Portland. Gresham City Hall had recently put a Black Lives Matter up in front of the building, which prompted a reaction from far right protesters to travel to the city and hold a “flag waving rally”. In response, Black Lives Matter counter protesters showed up to confront far right protesters, some of whom were armed with paintball guns. What followed was about two hours of protesters from either side chanting at each other and some engaging in dialogue. Compared to the dueling protests on August 22nd involving the two opposing groups, this demonstration had far fewer physical altercations.

In the evening, the nightly demonstration in Portland took place in the Southwest. Protesters met at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where they have met every time a demonstration in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building was slated. Just five minutes after protesters arrived at ICE, federal officers emerged from the building to confront them. A little over half an hour after that, an unlawful assembly was declared and officers began advancing on the crowd of protesters. The rest of the night consisted of law enforcement officers, both federal and local, pushing protesters out of the area with little chance to return to the ICE building. There were multiple pushes and targeted arrests aimed at protesters throughout the night, and officers employed pepper balls, smoke grenades, and tear gas to disperse the approximately 200 individuals that had marched to ICE. By 1 am, after constant advancements by law enforcement, numbers in the ranks of protesters had dwindled, and as federal and state officers retreated the night ended without further incident.

Scheduled Events

• Car Caravan Protest – 5:30 pm
• Portland United for Justice and Equality at Pioneer Square – 6 pm
• Direct Action March – 8 pm

Timeline

During the day, far right protesters held a flag waving rally at Gresham City Hall in Gresham, Oregon, prompting a counter protest.

Here at Gresham City Hall. Alan Swinney and a group of white supremacists are holding a flag waving rally. They are protesting bc Gresham city hall put up a Black Lives Matter flag. pic.twitter.com/VSlPWm6SJk

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

Portland protest day 90 pic.twitter.com/H2kHtAukg7

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Here is Alan Swinney, who pointed a gun at crowds this past Saturday. Chief of Portland Police said they were looking for him. He is here outside the city council in Gresham pic.twitter.com/2SX3RQJH99

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

There are trump supporters here, opposing them are the wall of moms pic.twitter.com/F3suoQmfbU

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Rallies at Gresham city hall. pic.twitter.com/svUJhUA7Oq

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 27, 2020

Gresham PD move in to separate the groups pic.twitter.com/OxaiUAa5F8

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Dialogue pic.twitter.com/HQkaKvaQWZ

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

The trump side pic.twitter.com/zlKE3uwfMA

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Gresham PD move the BLM side back pic.twitter.com/vSTHINrcvV

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Portland no longer has a gang unit, but Gresham does pic.twitter.com/bfu2Caw6Ig

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Tension between two protestors pic.twitter.com/Um9feP3ZPw

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

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— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

MCSO riot van shows up and forces counter protesters to the alt-right protesters onto the street across from the rally. Most people pushed back were on the median in the roadway. pic.twitter.com/fUzVx2ppyh

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 27, 2020

Trump side cheers as Sheriffs move pic.twitter.com/Ds3jD6hiEb

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Riot truck moves in again and officers dismount to form a line. pic.twitter.com/4cVqDwKnAF

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 27, 2020

It appears most of the right-wing protesters have left now. pic.twitter.com/0v3MMe08TE

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 27, 2020

Gresham police are about to retreat back inside. They approached two of the flag wavers to warn them that they’re about to be going back inside. He said wished them a safe day

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

Right as I was ready to leave officers retreated back in their building. pic.twitter.com/654KaWv072

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 27, 2020

In the evening, protesters met up at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Southwest Portland to protest in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.

I am now in Southwest Portland where protesters are staring to gather to march against ICE. One perosn in this neighborhood is throwing eggs at protestors from their high rise condo pic.twitter.com/pz7MaPlphv

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Protestors shined a light towards where the eggs, or “projectiles “ as police would say, were coming from pic.twitter.com/O5WyI9jPfF

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Protestors are in the park near ICE, waiting to begin marching pic.twitter.com/Jp0QAxX0yQ

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Moving towards ICE facility pic.twitter.com/4BVWhQBJfB

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Hundreds are marching, maybe 200-300 pic.twitter.com/x2UblYMqJD

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Just before 10:10 pm, protesters arrived at the ICE building.

Marchers have arrived at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in SW Portland. Currently listening to Rick Astley. pic.twitter.com/UepeaZsx3M

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 27, 2020

I’m here for night 91 of #PortlandProtest at the federal ICE building pic.twitter.com/KHpnmOVziw

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Protestors have spray painted the slits in the ice building pic.twitter.com/pht8woJT4f

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Easily 200+ here #PortlandProtest outside the ICE facility in Portland, OR pic.twitter.com/aywxaehZry

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Just before 10:15 pm, about 5 minutes after protesters arrived, Federal Protective Services (FPS) officers emerged from the building to push the crowd back.

And just like that, feds move in #Portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/8nAR1eH6v1

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Federal Marshalls are out of the building and facing off against protesters. That was fast. pic.twitter.com/UdbxbjY5Dx

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 27, 2020

Federal agents in camouflage outside the ice facility pic.twitter.com/EEIjRMx8Cu

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Crowd is currently chanting “stolen people! Stolen land!

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

One federal officer a little causal with the barrel of the gun pic.twitter.com/yJydNs9bst

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

At about 10:45 pm, FPS declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

FPS lrad announces an unlawful assembly pic.twitter.com/cjGusZdLMw

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

DHS get showered in eggs pic.twitter.com/KhMmyhpKVe

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

At about 10:50 pm, federal officers moved from their stationary riot line position and began pushing protesters away from the ICE building.

DHS Police move in on protesters pic.twitter.com/Tm0VWJlrHP

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

First push happens #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/nNU5uP5AoF

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Smoke I think deployed by feds #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/rLCIr0CdPs

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Federal officer takes spent tear gas canister from protestor pic.twitter.com/H7VKZ1ovoR

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

10:56pm: DHS and FPS disperse Portland protesters, lighting them up with impact munitions and tear gas pic.twitter.com/NqA8CbxrVj

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Another push #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/6MOCYPhdo4

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Currently: pic.twitter.com/ZJLlJsA5Jv

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

An injured protester fell into a bioswale. They’re carried away to recieve medical attention. pic.twitter.com/JStOyooKsY

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 27, 2020

#portlandstrong #PortlandProtest #hongkongstrong pic.twitter.com/rzYVWh806M

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Another stand off involving dumpsters on S Moody. Sirens on S Macadam caused the protests to pull back further up S Moody in confusion. Then the Portland Police swept in with federal officers and made several arrests. pic.twitter.com/RNEzBevNFt

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 27, 2020

Portland Police move in quick, make targeted arrest pic.twitter.com/4k18LyFJTF

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Targeted arrests happening now #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/z9UV9rghIz

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

Someone on the roof at an apartment here is throwing rocks and glass bottles down at us. Here’s a glass bottle he just threw at our heads from above pic.twitter.com/09Ivpiiu3k

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

Protesters withdrew back to Caruthers Park. A resident threw ceramics and glass bottles from their condo, several floors above. pic.twitter.com/hx36xdD8X5

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 27, 2020

Current stand off back with the group, face off with PPB #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/HC1TqZ2WtE

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

PPB retreats as protesters shout “literally everyone hates you!” #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/Y2uwcMabFX

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 27, 2020

DHS police have retreated back into the ice detention center. Majority of the protesters have left. I too am headed out! Will upload some more footage later. Stay safe everyone.

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 27, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
• Peter @gravemorgan
• Sergio Olmos
• Suzette Smith

Articles

Buzzfeed

I Was Abducted By Federal Agents In Portland

KATU

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Tiny’ Toese upgraded, now extraditable from Wash.

Gresham City Hall rally may be met with counter-protest, police say

Mayor Wheeler addresses Portland’s ‘recovery and resilience’ amid ongoing protests

KGW

Police declare unlawful assembly at ICE building, make 11 arrests

KOIN

ACLU lawsuit: DHS chief did not have authority to send agents to Portland protests

FBI denounces violence, praises free speech during unrest

Gresham mulls removing BLM flag in face of armed threats

Wheeler: ‘Enough is enough. It’s time to rise up’

Night 90: Group marches to Portland ICE building

Mother Jones

What Conservatives Really Mean When They Call for Law and Order

NPR

Fact Check: Pence Falsely Implies Joe Biden Wants To Defund The Police

OPB

ACLU of Oregon files lawsuit against officers, Trump for ‘excessive force’ used in Portland

Analysis shows Black people more likely than whites to be arrested at Portland protests

Black Millennial Movement seeks to empower young leaders

How Oregon named a county after a Confederate sympathizer

Judge issues new warrant for Proud Boy Tusitala ‘Tiny’ Toese

Man who pulled gun at Portland protest returns armed at Gresham event

Portland State University disarms campus police officers

The Oregonian

ACLU sues over federal response to Portland protests

Beloved Portland ‘Elk’ statue is safely in storage while debate continues over why it had to be relocated

Demonstrations flare in Gresham, Portland Wednesday night: Key takeaways

FBI seeks tips on Portland protest violence

Former Trail Blazers player Moe Harkless shares story of run-in with two-faced Portland-area police officer

Portland protester convicted of arson in police precinct fire gets probation, community service

Portland will do more to address protest violence, police accountability, business aid, mayor says

Peace Data

Behind the Scenes of Andy Ngo’s Attacks on the New Portland DA

Portland Mercury

Black, Very Black, and Also Very Beautiful

Good Afternoon, News: Local Protesters Sue Trump, the “Catastrophic” Hurricane Laura, and NBA Players Strike for BLM

Portland Protesters Sue Trump Administration Over Abuse by Federal Officers

The Seattle Times

FBI shifts resources to ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon

Willamette Week

Portland Protesters Who Were Beaten, Snatched Into Unmarked Rental Vans Sue Trump, Department of Homeland Security

Police

Agencies Present

• Gresham Police Department
• Multnomah County Sheriffs
• Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

• mace
• pepper balls
• smoke grenades
• tear gas

spent tear gas canister pic.twitter.com/T4ZYfl1MS9

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 27, 2020

Arrests

11

Charges

Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II, Harassment, Unlawful use of Mace/Pepper Spray

Summary

Tuesday afternoon, families gathered at a Black Lives Matter rally in Sunnyside School Park in SE Portland for speeches and a neighborhood march. Later in the evening, protesters met at Shemanski Park downtown, then marched to City Hall. On arriving, police announced over the LRAD that the protest was an unlawful gathering. No police were stationed to block access to the building. Instead, some of the people present discovered that the front doors were unlocked and so they entered the building and painted graffiti and broke some windows.

About 15-20 minutes later, police arrived and pushed protesters to the south on SW 4th Avenue. Several people were tackled and arrested. The protesters then marched west and around the block to the other side of City Hall on SW 5th. More windows were broken, then the march continued again to gather at the Elk Statue location between SW 3rd and 4th on SW Main St. After stopping and chanting at this location, protesters returned to the front of City Hall on SW 4th Ave. Next, police declared a riot and pushed the crowd to the west, making more arrests. The group was split by this dispersal and a smaller number returned again to City Hall. After another announcement that there was still a riot, the protest was pushed back to the south, where people then had a small dance party. More rounds of sweeping in to arrest individuals continued, with smaller groups continuing to return to the area outside City Hall through 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

• Kid-Centered March for Black Lives! – 6 PM at Sunnyside School Park
• Shemanski Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Starting off this afternoon in SE Portland at the Kid-Centered March for Black Lives:

Here at the Kid’s March at Sunnyside School. Glad I don’t have to follow this kid. pic.twitter.com/UzFZd1F1EV

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 26, 2020

Took a nice walk with the kids. Caught up with some friends. pic.twitter.com/5FtX7xLaRv

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 26, 2020

Next up, protesters are gathering downtown at Shemanski Park (to the west of the Justice Center area and adjacent to museums, arts and performance buildings):

Shemanski park smells like sage and has about 75 people gathered for tonight’s protest.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

And now here we are at the park. Someone with a megaphone just got the crowd moving without the usual discussion of possible destinations so ??

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

New coat of paint for the Breonna Taylor Medical Vehicle. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/1J0fixF3PR

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 26, 2020

We have arrived at City Hall! pic.twitter.com/VTHWdeiof8

— Cascadianphotog Media (@Cascadianphotog) August 26, 2020

Looks like tonight’s spot is City Hall. 150-200 standing in SW 4th.

But like when a pug gets a piece of lettuce, what do they do with city hall? pic.twitter.com/kYMNclhVt4

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Immediately again tonight, it’s declared an unlawful assembly:

Dj LRAD is announcing an unlawful assembly… we just got to city hall

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 26, 2020

Also curious about the choice to leave the front door open. So’s the LRAD. UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY, says LRAD.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

Like really y’all. What was the play here? pic.twitter.com/oAOb2K5AVK

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

“They left the door open, it’s a trap” a protester says pic.twitter.com/clQW4zhSxp

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

It’s fairly eerie. Waiting for the shoe to drop. pic.twitter.com/8gtdjM8lmA

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Police are pushing protesters away from City Hall now:

Portland Police & MCSO deputies have arrived on scene and pushed crowds one block South from the city hall building. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/8E4xAYmiOo

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 26, 2020

Chaotic push to the south. Press not permitted to remain. A person who appears to be an NLG observer pushed by an officer. pic.twitter.com/EulZsQSSea

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

The diligent street cleaning volunteer is back tonight. She is still picking up trash as officers hold a perimeter around the city hall intersection. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/q4ZuacfBEp

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 26, 2020

Police charge into protestor shield wall, baton legs and make arrests pic.twitter.com/ACzc0NyNPb

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

Sudden rush and arrest of someone standing on the corner. pic.twitter.com/22FFIkAPGN

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Officer 12 shooting at protesters for touching a riot munition with their toes pic.twitter.com/dDMpSCw7HF

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

More video of the arrests on SW 4th. Officer holding a can of mace on a group of press, that may include a protester. pic.twitter.com/59KpW5C08y

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Crowd now moving to the west, as was previously instructed by PPB

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

“Every city every town, burn the precinct to the ground” pic.twitter.com/QngT8EllIu

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

After a standoff on SW 4th, protesters marched over to SW 5th. Now they’re on the othe side of city hall. pic.twitter.com/EhsToP8PHK

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Protestors wrapped around to the other side of city hall and broke the windows pic.twitter.com/vjrLi8Sb8W

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

Sorry. It was south before. Then west. Crowd has now arrived at back entrance of city hall, hung out a few minutes, and is now off again, because the LRAD came around and said to move. pic.twitter.com/9ypF98LS8A

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

“A C A B – All cops are bastards!”

The crowd, singing its favorite song. pic.twitter.com/B1mHIAGHkU

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

Protestors return to the entrance of city hall. Police have left, for now pic.twitter.com/c6YGcHbKBz

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

11:12 PM – riot declared

The crowd quickly bored at the park and moved to City Hall.

Cops quickly came to break it up.

Oh it's a riot now? pic.twitter.com/5pnSEzqoxa

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 26, 2020

Riot declared. There was a brief attempt to use fire on the plywood boarding up City Hall. pic.twitter.com/5VnADskOJx

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

PPB rushes the crowd, pushing west up SW Jefferson. pic.twitter.com/acmNTFABGl

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Police arrest teenager for standing in the street against police orders pic.twitter.com/lT9bg4rF0M

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

LRAD back. Riot declared. “Be water” goes out. Crowd moving west nabbed by riot line, a few arrests. pic.twitter.com/txLBnlDFTd

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

Protester chanting “We don’t die! We multiply!”
An officer tosses a flash bang grenade at a group of protesters on the far corner of SW 5th and SW Jefferson. pic.twitter.com/E24N3uZuzv

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Crowd just did a neat maneuver, running the wrong way up a one way with lots of vehicles on it. Not sure that it was deliberate. Crowd is now a little scattered, with divided opinions on whether it’s time to be water or regroup (two different things) pic.twitter.com/i0B85wUwgJ

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

There may be more bits of this crowd somewhere downtown. This crew is at about 100. One thing the fed snatch vans have accomplished: everyone is now suspicious of every minivan. I’ve seen the same van pointed to as a suspected fed van 3 times tonight. It’s driven by protesters.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

Back at City Hall on SW 4th. Someone is singing in the entryway. PPB remind the protesters this is a riot and order them to disperse south and west. pic.twitter.com/NsOmqd6wck

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

The protest was dispersed again toward the south.

Reminder, during dance party, that this is still a riot. pic.twitter.com/tYRYlioNIN

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Police try to arrest someone and they don’t catch them, so they arbitrarily grab someone else. pic.twitter.com/G0wQICnV4M

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

Police asks people if their press, make arrests of people who don’t say they are pic.twitter.com/vpBiNDsjbQ

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 26, 2020

Officer 12 targeted by some freestyle heckling. pic.twitter.com/OLXVG7LjNo

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

After a brief kettling on SW 4th the police withdraw. A couple people creep up to City Hall.
“The door’s still open! You could go in and print off some shit,” one says.
“Don’t go in there!” Another protester warns. “It’s a trap!”
“Yeah, I’ve seen that movie! Jigsaw’s in there!”

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Portland Police secure the entrance of city hall. Officers are lined up in front of the "Defund" flower display. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/CLmVxWldZc

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 26, 2020

There are like 25 people left at the downtown Portland protest. At least 15 seem to be press. Some officers have arrived and are standing in front of City Hall to, according to them, make sure maintenece can enter the building. pic.twitter.com/GRAkwHourI

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

And right when I thought I was leaving, police push and arrest another person who was heckling on the sidewalk. Several people in the crows said they saw an officer stomp on the arrestee’s hand while they were on the ground. pic.twitter.com/Nvi1Pnc0Kr

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

And then thought I was leaving again. But then a riot van whipped around to 5th and made another arrest. Didn’t see anything preceding it. But none of the arrests I’ve seen start-to-finish tonight had any more justification than the pointing finger of a commanding officer. pic.twitter.com/3G18KWfkQW

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 26, 2020

One of the last things I saw tonight was these two officers throwing a smoke grenade north on SW 4th and shooting munitions down the street. Heard that people had been messing with a police car, but I didn’t see it. pic.twitter.com/IwTCtyt6HF

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 26, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Sergio Olmos
• Suzette Smith
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Huffington Post

Portland Police Are Giving Up On Policing The Far-Right

Newsweek

Federal Agents Used Tactics Designed for ‘War Zones’ Against Portland Protesters, Lawsuit Alleges

OPB

• Oregon Republicans put Portland protests in convention spotlight
• Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell explains officer response to violent rally

The Oregonian

• Portland police respond to criticism for not intervening in violent downtown clash: ‘You run the risk of making a bad situation remarkably worse’
• Last jail in Oregon to house immigration detainees to end ICE contract
• Portland protests move to City Hall on 3-month anniversary of George Floyd’s death

Portland Mercury

Sign Language Interpreter Gets Arrested While Making Portland Protests More Accessible

Willamette Week

• Portland Police Bureau Knew Tusitala “Tiny” Toese Was Attending a Proud Boy Rally While a Wanted Man
• Portland Architecture Blog Visits the Elk Statue in Storage, Confirms It Wasn’t Actually Destroyed by Protesters

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau
• Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

Munitions used

• Smoke
• Pepper balls
• Impact munitions
• Flash bangs

Number of arrests

23 adults, 2 juveniles

Charges

• Disorderly Conduct II
• Interfering with a Peace Officer
• Harassment 
• Resist Arrest
• Escape 3 
• Riot
• Unlawful Directing of Light from a Laser Pointer 
• Assaulting a Public Safety Officer 
• Criminal Mischief II 
• Trespass II 
• Attempt Assault of a Public Safety Officer 
• Burglary II 

Summary

On Monday, protesters gathered at Arbor Lodge Park for a march to the Portland Police Association building, in solidarity with the people of Kenosha, WI. Protesters hung a banner on the building, and a small fire was started next to one of the exterior walls. Shortly after arrival, the gathering was declared a riot by police and a series of dispersal and arrest actions took place. Protesters were pushed, then withdrew and regrouped outside the building. Tear gas was used by the police multiple times. Videos show police assaulting reporters with clear “Press” markings on their helmets and vests, as well as violently hitting and shoving protesters. The protest continued until after 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

• Black Lives Matter Lents Family-Friendly Protest – 6:30 PM at Lents Park
• Arbor Lodge Park direct action march – 8 PM

Timeline

Here’s a cool neighborhood event happening this afternoon:

I am here with G, the organizer of today’s event at 67th and Foster.
G is fourteen and organized a sign waving.
There’s about 15 of us here right now.
She organized this because, “I feel like the more people see little protests, the more they realize its still happening.”

— PDX Comrade Collective (@RdPirateRoberts) August 24, 2020

G’s protest has somewhere between 40-60 people. She’s pretty excited about it. I think 100 would blow her mind. Come on down. pic.twitter.com/XslmIMmlY3

— PDX Comrade Collective (@RdPirateRoberts) August 24, 2020

A sign at G’s event. pic.twitter.com/VGlezsLanQ

— PDX Comrade Collective (@RdPirateRoberts) August 24, 2020

This evening, protesters are gathering at Arbor Lodge Park for a march:

Protesters waiting and gathering. A medic tent distributes water, ear plugs, masks, snacks, and more

Nearby, a couple activists have set up a zine station. Very cool pic.twitter.com/ZGZGZJx9rC

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

And we are moving! Bikes leading the way. Feels bigger and full of energy now that we hit the streets.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

“Say his name.” Answered by “Jacob Blake!” Is being chanted as marching begins tonight. pic.twitter.com/3TvR2rcMVZ

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 25, 2020

“Say his name: #JacobBlake” is the chant as the march moves into the street. Yesterday, Blake was shot in the back 7 times by police in #kenoshawisconsin as his children watched. At last check, he is hospitalised in stable condition.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Marching to PPA. “out of your house and into the streets” chants fill the streets.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Interspersed with the “black lives matter” chant, a brief chant of “Kenosha Is Everywhere!”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Protesters arrive at the Portland Police Association building:

As the protest reaches the Portland Police Association building, a chant goes up: “Every city, every town: burn the precinct to the ground!”

Your nightly reminder that buildings are not sentient and cannot experience violence

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

“if we don’t get it” “burn it down” pic.twitter.com/8jCE5SFa2h

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Abolish PPA flag is hanging from top of building. pic.twitter.com/qDPbGk6nuJ

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

10 PM – unlawful assembly declared

DJ lrad has declared it unlawful assembly and threatened tear gas.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Immediately this seems to have been upgraded to a riot:

DJ LRAD declares an RIOT

Your reminder that this Saturday’s actual far-right riot was not declared an riot but God forbid we have a banner hung

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

A riot has been declared pic.twitter.com/QiDVJQJZ94

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 25, 2020

Small Fire on side of building pic.twitter.com/eYDFyRV5rV

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

People are being told to disperse in the direction of the LRAD:

Actually, riot. Initial command was to disperse west. Lrad came from the west on Lombard.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

I don’t even have time to put my gas mask on before they’re firing canisters. I admit I didn’t stick around to see whether it was smoke or tear gas.

We have been pushed to Fenwick and Buffalo

Mask’s on now. Its new and it’s hot fire. Thank you @OccupiedSeattle!!

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Tear gas (CS) is used:

Immediate teargas pic.twitter.com/DlgT66Us5W

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Assaulting and beating people. Trying to grab shields the cops rip them out of their hands and tackle and beat them. pic.twitter.com/dRPaQfxtxm

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Yep, tear gas

As the protest retreated, a resident yelled “get our of here! I have work in the morning!”

“Take it up with the cops!” someone replies

I admit this would be a lousy place to live right now

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

A person gets shoved down and then told to move while being continuously pushed back down pic.twitter.com/HSc6E50fak

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

The protest has returned to the PPA

The police are already here and they still think this is a riot

Orders to “disperse to the South and the East”

DJ LRAD loud as fuck tonight pic.twitter.com/QDy2Ff3OLa

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Riot line holding. Lrad repeating riot declaration super quickly and rushed. pic.twitter.com/Zt1DvS72nL

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Jacob Blake chant goes through crowd. pic.twitter.com/dOB0CT1zsM

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

“we do not appear to have a shield wall to hold the line. Should we stay or move?”

The protesters decide to be water. This is a first. This is tactical thinking

DJ LRAD can’t wrap his head around it. He repeats the dispersal order again

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Someone in a car yells black lives matter and officer sprints over and tried to hit their car for chanting support. Chanting support from a private parking lot does not mean you can be arrested or have your vehicle attacked. pic.twitter.com/iQ2eLFlIgT

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

3 times now the crowd has met a line and rerouted away from the area of strong police presence. “We don’t need to meet a line and get fucked up!” Moments ago djLRAD, blocking an intersection to the south and east, told the crowd to disperse south and east. Crowd moving again.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Successful de-arrest and an officer getting maced and chased off. pic.twitter.com/sC6oVlbWDT

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Back to the PPA, where a cluster of cops stand silently guarding the beige building pic.twitter.com/6EhjbwbYu4

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

The cops are freaking out over this leftover fencing. pic.twitter.com/DYzzMRZoAJ

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

And the police withdraw pic.twitter.com/1dn5XCgwBw

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

DJ LRAD reminds everyone it’s still a riot

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Someone brought a drill and is currently taking off siding barricades on PPA building.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

Large crowd as I arrive at PPA. LRAD is calling a riot in the distance.

Mask on. pic.twitter.com/BC4vKyNfFh

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 25, 2020

Car races up on the barricades, reverses down the street and rushes at it a second time just to stop and turn around. Hello adrenaline pic.twitter.com/EEHn2buA7i

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Police charge and make multiple arrests. A small kettle in the Heavenly Donuts parking lot

Multiple TRO violations holy shit

Footage incoming pic.twitter.com/3stIafQhWB

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

So much tear gas the nearby apartment’s smoke alarm is going off pic.twitter.com/PR7Sq0oETL

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Tear gas and violent arrest. They push all of us so far back and block the arrested. pic.twitter.com/2uyzUrw0lF

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

A brutal arrest, which I film until told to move by someone who doesn’t understand what it means to interfere in police activity pic.twitter.com/XPUuBrcgkv

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Portland police officer pushes @econbrkfst pic.twitter.com/pQpo6wO6zP

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 25, 2020

Officers arrest random group just standing near by. They did nothing except be there. Lrad has not announced any street closures. pic.twitter.com/k2b4PSJ1sm

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 25, 2020

The police make at least three arrests by heavenly doughnuts pic.twitter.com/fFPW4FDoEJ

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

Still standing off at the PPB. One of the officers took a couple shots at the crowd known only to him

The graffiti on the PPA is very good tonight

“Say her name! Kendra James! Who killed her? PPB!” pic.twitter.com/vjlqCyN86A

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Some casual brandishing of riot launchers. At least one additional riot van has now returned on the side street. pic.twitter.com/xIUmNnXbMy

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

The erratic driver from earlier is back and he’s…um…well, something with 2 beers and a tape measure

I don’t know what’s going on here pic.twitter.com/sRjN4vclHk

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

The police leave the area, but not before gassing the fuck out of everyone again pic.twitter.com/2yw4OiqA1e

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Cops finally left in their ninja vanish smoke. The mood has been chill ever since.

Fences are back up.

Oh… here comes LRAD. He wants the streets cleared.

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 25, 2020

Aaand the cops are back pic.twitter.com/xURMfY0YWQ

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

….and then they get back on their riot vans and leave

Very chaotic energy tonight

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

It is HELLA chill right now. I’m chilling w/ @R3volutionDaddy and somebody is playing some Sarah Mclaughlin sounding music.

A false alarm of “COPS!!!” sends people running.

A few police vehicles roll through about 2 minutes later, seemingly trolling the relaxed protesters. pic.twitter.com/IiJZ5dU1qO

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 25, 2020

The PPB throws some smoke grenades as they leave the area. It is not ok to throw things at the PPB as they leave the area. pic.twitter.com/Ilu51yyWtI

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 25, 2020

There are maybe 15 people left. I think it’s over

I think we won tonight?

I’m heading home

Solidarity to the people still out here (and please get some sleep soon!)

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 25, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Beth Nakamura (The Oregonian)
• Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
• Griffin Malone – CashApp $griffinmalone
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Sergio Olmos
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Cata Gaitán

Cryptonator is watching me. It’s also watching you.

OPB

• Portland’s protests: 3 months in, no end in sight
• In rural Oregon, threats and backlash follow racial justice protests

The Oregonian

• Portland police decision not to step in during dueling demonstrations under review, mayor says
• Injured Portland protesters file class action lawsuit against federal government
• Threat that closed federal buildings in Portland doesn’t appear credible, FBI says 
• Colorful ‘DEFUND’ sign appears in front of Portland City Hall, critical of local police
• Riot declared as fire set outside Portland police union headquarters during 89th night of protests Monday

Portland Architecture

The Elk statue is just fine

Portland Mercury

Wheeler Responds to Police Inaction During Saturday Brawl

Salon

So much tear gas has been sprayed on Portland protesters that officials fear it’s polluted the water

Willamette Week

Mayor Ted Wheeler Reacts to Saturday’s Violent Protests: White Nationalists Not Welcome

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

• Tear gas
• Impact munitions
• Pepper spray
• Smoke

CS gas was used pic.twitter.com/qATa1n6jQN

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 25, 2020

Number of arrests

PPB: 25

Charges

• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Riot 
• Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 
• Resisting Arrest 
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Escape in the Third Degree 

Summary

During the day, an event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland. According to a journalist on the ground there were bout 150 people in attendance. The demonstration aimed to use art as a form of protest, which is a change in tactics from the usual marching or building confrontations that are seen every night in Portland. Instead, musicians and poets performed their pieces, and Latinx community members stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, conveying that solidarity in their art.

The nightly demonstration began at Woodlawn Park in North Portland. Estimates from reporters on the ground put the crowd at about 200 people when they departed from the park heading for the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Among other things, protesters chanted the name “Jacob Blake“, a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin who had been shot 7 times in the back by a police officer, prompting a mass protest in Kenosha on August 23rd.

After arriving at the North Precinct, protesters formed a shield line facing three police cars that had their headlights on and pointed at protesters, which did not appear to be occupied. Protesters used multiple dumpsters, some on fire, and what appeared to be the bed of a Uhaul truck as a wall between themselves and the precinct. At 10:30 pm police had declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and by 11:10 pm, without a documented marked change in behavior from the crowd, a riot had been declared. Items such as ceramic tiles and plastic water bottles had been thrown in the vicinity of the empty police vehicles with their headlights shone on protesters and at least one awning on the building was set on fire, which did not appear to cause damage to the building itself.

Multiple times throughout the night, PPB officers suddenly rushed out of the precinct and made multiple arrests, only to reenter the building shortly after. Tear gas was used, sometimes fired down by officers who were on the roof of the precinct, but the dynamic rushes that are so often a tactic of the PPB in dispersing protesters was not seen being used as much on the night of August 23rd. By about 2 am the crowd had dwindled in front of the precinct and the night ended.

Scheduled Events

• Fridays 4 Freedom Garage Sale Fundraiser – 10 am
• Petitions & Posters for Teressa Raiford – 11 am
• Families Marching for Black Lives – 12:30 pm
• Self Care Sundays – 1 pm
• Latinos for Black Lives – 3 pm
• Direct Action March – 8 pm

Timeline

An event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland during the day. Please consider seeing Cata’s thread on the event in its entirety, where they chronicle the events of the day in much greater detail than there is room for in this timeline. (Click on the first tweet below to get directed to Twitter to see the thread)

I’m at Peninsula Park in North Portland today for Latinos for Black Lives, an event bringing together Portland’s Latino community in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

About ~150 people are gathered in the grass listening to Mexican singer/songwriter Edna Vazquez: pic.twitter.com/rvp9d1yUfD

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

“Black people have done a lot of work to fight for justice and for us — for all people who are immigrants to this country. We wanted to bring a different style instead of marches, to bring our music and our musicians’s songs about social justice, and bring it to the community.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

A band performs an anthem honoring women who have disappeared: pic.twitter.com/zwvmWgDiWT

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 24, 2020

Poet Alberto Moreno, El Llanero Inmigrante, reads one of his pieces for the crowd:

“Someone asked me – they asked, ‘how does the death of George Floyd make you feel?’ Could I identify my feelings? Give them pretty names? And the truth is, I couldn’t.” (1/5) pic.twitter.com/r8Io0IZRas

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 24, 2020

Today’s event, Latinos for Black Lives, has wrapped. Here, Edna Vazquez leads the crowd in chanting “¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!” and “Black lives matter!”

“Together. Together, united. Estamos unidos. Estamos unidos!” pic.twitter.com/GVvGhsWkim

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 24, 2020

In the evening, protesters gathered at Woodlawn Park.

At Woodlawn Park, where there is a direct action march planned to happen soon. Around 200 people in the park currently. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/VTdo3O5WtA

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

The call was for 8pm assembly. At the moment, about 150 folks here, with more arriving. In week 12, protests against racist policing are operating on the same timing rules as a house show. @/herbsforactivists (on insta) is here with salve and tea! pic.twitter.com/OIAqqaXAWx

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

“Hey everybody! I think it’s time to kick this shit off, what do you think?” The crowd seems to agree. Bikes assembled, folks getting hooked up with water and snacks.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Just after 9:40 pm, protesters departed from Woodlawn Park.

And the crowd is on the move. Sounds like Trumpet guy is here? pic.twitter.com/8YAN0YFQxf

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

The march in NE Portland has begun. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/1Nuza3jOTH

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

And there is a new name. “Say his name! Jacob Blake!” Killed by police today in Kenosha, WI by 7 shots to the back.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

“Stand up fight back!” pic.twitter.com/ulc7BHbbAn

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

And though the “out of your homes and into the streets” chant got swapped out a few blocks back, some neighbors are, in fact, coming out of their homes, and joining the march. Just saw two.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

An informational flyer posted along the march route. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/RHycvBLX0O

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

And just like that, the march is on Killingsworth, approaching the North Precinct.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

pic.twitter.com/iEZAFzooJR

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

The crowd is at the intersection next to Portland Police Bureau’s north precinct. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/LeoGxh2DXt

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Just before 10:10 pm, protesters arrived at the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB)

March has arrived at the North Precinct. Confetti is in the air. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/fHykBS4HrX

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Police issuing a warning to not go on the street or sidewalk, threatening teargas and impact munitions. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/B7tFw98oan

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

GoPro on the roof of the precinct. Recording the crowd in this way may actually be technically illegal currently, per court orders. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/bPfvYdNdhj

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Yup. Those are technically thrown projectiles. Plastic water bottles. pic.twitter.com/hLOKy6PRNr

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

And a photographer in an Oregonian shirt just withdrew because they were nervous about the LRAD identifying them by outfit.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

The protester PA is pretty effective at drowning out the LRAD. pic.twitter.com/KihAqvYajU

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

The shield line on Emerson and MLK, some paint balloons, and what are presumably, again, three empty police vehicles. The vehicles are further back than they were on Friday. A single egg sized rock just hit the hood. pic.twitter.com/3H6WsgfDQL

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

At about 10:30 pm, PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Unlawful assembly already… dj lrad sounds tired.

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 24, 2020

Shield wall advances forward. Police try to make an announcement, the sound is immediately drowned out by the crowd. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/I2AkSzATlC

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Multiple roof cops. Hard to see. pic.twitter.com/Zbo3ocZECI

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Dispersal order to the south. Protester LRAD gives a counterpoint, citing domestic abuse statistics pic.twitter.com/pD5xGv7y48

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Protesters are using this uhaul for cover. And now this cardboard dumpster. PPB has placed its vehicles next to the Boys and Girls Club vans, presumably also for cover. pic.twitter.com/rAXtUljzIh

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Another dumpster joins. Shields to the left. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/LTOiB5WnAo

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Police giving orders to the Press and legal observers about where they can and can’t go. This is directly against the Federal TRO. Also a firework thrown. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/L5snHWi8SZ

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

I’m here for night 88 of #portlandprotests. 200 people here at north police precinct and the crowd is MAD. Tonight we stand in solidarity with Kenosha. #kenoshaStrong pic.twitter.com/8jlKhNCKqO

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 24, 2020

A lot more things, apparently tiles, getting thrown generally towards the empty police vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ybg61Hevvn

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

The dumpster fire moves forward a few feet, LRAD DAD tells crowd to disperse, shield wall holds tight #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/4Mix12v1M2

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 24, 2020

Just before 11:10 pm, PPB declared the gathering a riot.

Riot declared.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Sound on – it is LOUD here, the crowd doesn’t move an inch. Riot declared. #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/OjWzs2N2Oj

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 24, 2020

Firework thrown onto the roof of the precinct. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/jT1aIdkN3p

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

This is happening I guess. Awning next to the motor bay of the precinct on fire. pic.twitter.com/17v9DFtPbl

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Police try to extinguish the fire pic.twitter.com/bU7EXx5swP

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 24, 2020

Porland Police Fire munitions at protesters from the roof of the precinct #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/Y60PDlgZKD

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 24, 2020

Teargas is being used by the Portland Police. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/AQvbDvU0Q9

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Bella Ciao comes around on the playlist. Crowd returns. Awning fire is out. pic.twitter.com/GeOW5Gi9ZC

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Another canopy on fire. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/4h044m941e

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

As an officer puts out the fire with a garden hose, they purposefully spray this reporter who is standing off to the side. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/exd0ExOfFx

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

A barrage of teargas is shot and officers charge into the street. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/7Kr7naz6dV

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Arrest in the street. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/CqXPMlwLrO

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Police take someone’s shield and advance south on the sidewalk. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/MobWI0NiYY

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Police shoot teargas towards residential housing, at the group of protesters that headed west not south. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/xvj8Fcyq4u

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

At about 11:50 pm, officers withdrew and went back into the North Precinct building.

The police head back to at least behind their cruisers with bright lights. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/l0SbYU6viD

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Ok so boom. pic.twitter.com/yvDnZa4MJ7

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 24, 2020

“Every city every town, burn the fucking precincts down.”
Notable that the ppb has been very low-key with their push. No riot vans. The crowd is pretty un-ruffled, but the initial build-a-barricade/throw-tiles-at-a-driveway energy is now more of a “heckle and hang” vibe. pic.twitter.com/uD02qSwJG7

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 24, 2020

Right as I’m leaving, police shoot of tear gas and/or smoke. Officers firing lots of impact rounds from the roof. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/OSP52T3rpR

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Just after 12:45 am, PPB officers reemerged from the precinct and made several arrests.

They just charged out of nowhere and arrested at least 4 people. I think cops took @ProtestSound speakers ?

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 24, 2020

Police arrest a mom, then all pull back to the precinct. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/EBLkWnNzZN

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

As police pull back behind the precinct an officer remarks “Look how the press form a human shield for protesters…willingly.” Myself and other press were on the sidewalk as instructed by police. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #BLM #acab #Portlandstrong #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/YURjBY5IbS

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 24, 2020

Police arrived and made several arrests from the group assembled at MLK & Emerson.

At the corner of MLK & Killingsworth, a block away, a few people are shouting to the officers stationed on the roof. pic.twitter.com/rm0QzpEyXW

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 24, 2020

The group continued to thin out but a few were still gathered around the area when I left. pic.twitter.com/RWFUvH26mr

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 24, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Cata Gaitán – CashApp: $catalinagaitan / Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Leslie McL (KBOO) – CashApp:  $LuhCreative / PayPal:  http://PayPal.me/LuhCreative / Venmo:  @Human42LM
• Peter @gravemorgan
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

It’s Going Down

Hundreds Of Portlanders Push Out Violent Far-Right, Qanon & Proud Boy Rally

KATU

23 arrested Sunday as police declare protest near Portland’s North Precinct a riot

KGW

Reaction comes after Portland police have little presence at dueling protests

KOIN

1 arrested after assault at ‘Recall Kate Brown’ rally

OPB

Portland’s protests: 3 months in, no end in sight

The Oregonian

Awning set on fire during Portland protest; police declare riot, use tear gas: key takeaways

Editorial: Leaders must speak against protest violence

Letter from the Editor: I look forward to many more civil conversations

Portland’s first Black woman cop now ‘ the inspiration’ for a new PCC criminal justice scholarship

Shots fired: Deadly Portland police encounters reveal troubling patterns

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Proud Boys and Antifacists Brawl, Portland Police Look Other Way, and Cop Shooting Spurs Wisconsin Protests

Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl

The New York Times

Black Artists Find Ways to Make Their Voices Heard in Portland

In Portland, a Prosecutor Must Decide: Which Protesters Should Go to Jail?

Police

Agencies Present

• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

• flash bangs
• mace
• tear gas

Arrests

23

Charges

Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Escape in the Third Degree, Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Saturday was a long day of protests, starting with a counter-event to a rally that encompassed a large collection of far-right groups. Trump supporters, Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and QAnon appeared to be represented. In the two hours that the right-wing groups faced off with BLM protesters, there was significant fighting, use of mace, and a loaded pistol drawn by a well-known far-right participant. Reporters on the scene described it as the most violent event they’ve witnessed to date. Portland Police remained behind the scenes, making LRAD announcements that encouraged groups to self-monitor, despite a situation that many people present described as a full riot. As the far-right protesters were leaving and BLM protesters remained in Terry Schrunk Plaza, which is a federal property, DHS officers declared it an unlawful gathering and cleared the park.

Saturday night, BLM protesters gathered at Normandale Park in NE Portland for a march to the Penumbra Kelly Building, which houses a Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and Portland Police precinct. The march was impeded by a line of riot police blocking the I-84 overpass at NE 47th Ave. The march turned back to find another route, only to see police blocking the road in the direction protesters had been told to go. The marchers then changed tactics and organized a carpool from the park to their destination.

At the Penumbra Kelly Building, protesters chanted and played music, waiting for riot police to catch up to them. A large art piece of a guillotine with a teddy bear under the blade was set up in the driveway of the building, in front of the protest line. The piece was later set on fire. Protesters threw occasional water bottles in the direction of the police, mostly staying off the property as the LRAD continued to warn against trespassing. After a protester was observed firing paintball rounds at the building, police declared it an unlawful assembly and pushed the group west into the neighborhood, where a chaotic scene ensued with several arrests and conflicting instructions on where to go. During this push, police announced that the protest was now a riot.

After police retreated, a smaller group of protesters returned to the building, setting fire to a mattress and other items in the street. The protest dispersed without further police interactions after 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

• Banner Bloc Party – noon at the Justice Center
• Normandale Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Downtown

Today a BLM counter-protest is happening against a far-right “rally against Marxism” event. (“Cultural Marxism” is a racist dog-whistle.)

Hello, coming to you live at this horrible hour at the Justice Center, where a handful of far-right demonstrators have already assembled#PortlandProtest #portlandstrong #DefendPDX pic.twitter.com/CSojMWjRR6

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

13 right-wing protesters, about 10 counter protesters. I’m not seeing any guns so far

A patrol of 3 cops is wandering about but keeping their distance

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

Portland protest day 86 pic.twitter.com/5PItjwRox8

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

We have guns

Two AR-15 style rifles, a handgun, and a likely concealed handgun (magazines visible) pic.twitter.com/iJSWiagrJU

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

There groups all around justice center: Trump bikers, Patriot flag waivers, Pop Mob, BLM protestors pic.twitter.com/YDYyXqJXtg

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

There are so many different types of protestors and counter protestors pic.twitter.com/ICBgDaXR06

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

We have an exceedingly large caravan of far right bikers and cars pic.twitter.com/wWx99Y801c

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

Crowd chanting USA. This is a very tense moment in downtown Portland pic.twitter.com/NYITubkNYX

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 22, 2020

Right wing crowd is used tasers, hell is breaking loose pic.twitter.com/2QX7b6ls5g

— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) August 22, 2020

The LRAD is telling people to police themselves:

Portland Police respectfully ask everyone to remain peaceful pic.twitter.com/zddUkD6hA1

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

Several of the far-right protesters have QAnon statements, including “save our children” and this cryptic code:

Does anyone know what’s up with these two shields in the middle? pic.twitter.com/dRBimzLjMf

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

And here the situation stands. Antifascist reinforcements have arrived. Both lines of humans have stopped fighting for the moment. Now everyone is just shouting while the police LRAD distantly tells everyone to please stay nice. pic.twitter.com/GhX760yBFC

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

Fresh photo from @_jlevinson of Proud Boy “Tiny” Tusitala at today’s demonstrations in Portland. A likely violation of his parole for assaulting people at similar protests. pic.twitter.com/2HklfmT3N9

— Ryan Haas (@ryanjhaas) August 22, 2020

On the other side there is music chanting #BlackLivesMatter and signs like this pic.twitter.com/l4a3f8kpkX

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

On the west side of Third Avenue, people are holding up these banners reading”

“ABOLISH THE POLICE”
and
“TOGETHER ANTS CAN OVERCOME AND KILL THE OX / THE ONLY KEY IS KNOWING HOW TO BREAK THE LOCKS”

(video captured w/consent) pic.twitter.com/WzmdMd09FP

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 22, 2020

Guy with rifle and III% patch standing with the pro police/pro Trump group. pic.twitter.com/0XR5RSWEaK

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

A scuffle, then a far right protester maces someone right in the face pic.twitter.com/pXSx7KReRm

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

Fed riot cops partying behind Schrunk pic.twitter.com/Bl1ieMixXJ

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 22, 2020

Demetria Hester on the megaphone:

Demetria and Drum Bloc keep a steady beat going as the standoff continues. pic.twitter.com/RFkFp6S3M6

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

#bannerbloc going strong! pic.twitter.com/fMwsRnfFoX

— PopMob (Popular Mobilization) (@PopMobPDX) August 22, 2020

Someone was hit, maybe with a smoke grenade:

Man who got explosive on arm is being carried away. It looks bad.

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

Alan Swinney firing paint balls. pic.twitter.com/3gmf9jqZ59

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

PPB says they’ve seen “people with weapons” and said to not engage. Threatened crowd control. They remind folks “their main goal is to protect life and safety and protection of everyone’s first amendment right” “all groups should practice self (mumble) and stay peaceful”

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

CW for injury/blood. They’ve been clearly going after press today:

Press injured by blue lives matter pushing and smashing their hands. pic.twitter.com/uGXWPngOV8

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

While I am filming a right wing activist charges out and assaults me, breaking my finger with an asp baton. Sergio has more footage of the confrontation that follows pic.twitter.com/gPdPsQ70b5

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

The person with the “God Bless America” shield assaulted journalist Robert Evans @IwriteOK and cut his hand. As Robert talks about the incident he continues to be assaulted. pic.twitter.com/3cOSQxrrXR

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

The air quality on SW Third Avenue stings your skin and makes it hard to see or breathe. A taser somewhere keeps clicking and groups of Black Lives Matter protesters exit the area coughing and covering their eyes.

Protesters on the eastern side of Third Avenue chant “USA!” pic.twitter.com/3eOO2szKOr

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 22, 2020

Blue lives matter pushed and attacked.

GRAPHIC VIOLENCE WARNING pic.twitter.com/vI5660M8zE

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

The right wing group of pro police/pro Trump/Proud Boy/Qanon people charge towards and assault the Antifascists. The Right Wingers throw an explosive device (not firework), sprays tons of mace, and fires their paintball/airsoft guns. Many physical brawls. pic.twitter.com/14nSAJyly2

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

Amidst lots of mace, the right wing group mostly falls back. Some members remain and damage the BLM snack van and assault people. pic.twitter.com/qdBPUYUpUf

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

Alan swinney pulls a gun on the crowd. No shots fired. pic.twitter.com/f0jKX6nmNv

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

Two opposing shield walls are now facing off. pic.twitter.com/AtEyVja6av

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

The right wing groups pulls back a little more. Some of members are leaving the main area and hanging out beside the JC. pic.twitter.com/igSM5xQgVX

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

Right wing political figure Tusitala “Tiny” Toese present today. He is standing behind the right wing shield line leading chants. #PortlandProtests#PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/eA3DrPLIq3

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 22, 2020

Cops and Proud Boys having a friendly chat off to the side pic.twitter.com/RvjUo73wA7

— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) August 22, 2020

Multiple men with AR-15s have just arrived in support of the blue lives rally. The look to be loaded. #PortlandProtests#PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ewFJrIwEKl

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 22, 2020

Multiple men with AR-15s have just arrived in support of the blue lives rally. The look to be loaded. #PortlandProtests#PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ewFJrIwEKl

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 22, 2020

The pro cop rally has now congregates on the south side of the block to increase their density as they loose numbers

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Blue people got pushed south from the front of the Justice center a mace battle ensued pic.twitter.com/L98pUzoV5x

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 22, 2020

CW for assault:

Blue lives continually beat protestor

CW pic.twitter.com/JlygjwOt03

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

Portland Black Lives Matter successfully pushes blue lives protestors out of the streets. Drums and fireworks and celebratory yells fill the streets pic.twitter.com/WHyJlUbc0D

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

DHS protecting the fascists. pic.twitter.com/QdY8mpSYgH

— Juan C. Chavez (@inafutureage) August 22, 2020

They flee back to the IRS building for cover. But federal agents seem unwilling to provide it. Denied the protection of the cops, the right wing shieldwall breaks up entirely and flees in separate directions. pic.twitter.com/RImK1I9tb7

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

Car leaving downtown Portland parking garage during protest pic.twitter.com/cTFioCXwlh

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 22, 2020

Tiny Toese just walked past Portland police, they did not arrest him.

Officer grabbed me by shirt and shoved pic.twitter.com/FJgCTtd1yH

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 22, 2020

Meanwhile BLM protestors pick up garbage from the streets and park pic.twitter.com/AEyZdDHPL1

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Some demonstrators remain at Schrunk Plaza:

Back at the park and this is a weird scene. pic.twitter.com/sMF8wldFGY

— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) August 22, 2020

More dhs arrive at park. pic.twitter.com/P8vsUGXSeg

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

The feds declare an unlawful assembly a little before 3 PM:

More dhs arrive at park. pic.twitter.com/P8vsUGXSeg

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) August 22, 2020

An unlawful assembly has been declared at Chapman Plaza by Feds, Portland police are announcing pic.twitter.com/yyyQ50AIsh

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 22, 2020

I just wanted to point out the announcement is coming from PPB for FPS.

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 22, 2020

Feds just knocked dancing hippie over pic.twitter.com/kGt0s7azyn

— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) August 22, 2020

Clearing the park pic.twitter.com/RkvAaxAHmV

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

DHS are escorting two of the right wing demonstrators right past the front line of BLM and Antifascist activists. pic.twitter.com/G0BoFIbwWr

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 22, 2020

Trump’s Army shoots into the crowd, then retreats into their building

#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #PortlandStrong #WallofMoms #WallOfDads #WallofVets #PortlandKidnappings #PortlandMoms #Teargas #DefendPDX pic.twitter.com/QgtHSTpx0g

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 22, 2020

Feds are masking up inside Wyatt building after being pushed back inside in Portland

Another door barred with baton pic.twitter.com/lV0CyRJgIf

— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 22, 2020

Here we see the crowd, shields at the front, advancing and slowly backing the Feds into their building. I kind of expected them to start shooting this entire time. pic.twitter.com/1Bwbcqf9Ab

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 22, 2020

The protest appears to have wrapped up at this point.

Normandale Park march

People are starting to gather now at Normandale Park in NE Portland. Shout-out to the reporters who covered the earlier event and are out again tonight (scroll down to find out how you can support them).

I’m at Normandale Park in Northeast Portland covering tonight’s Direct Action March calling for police and prison abolition.

About ~100 people are gathered in the park, including Jonathan Luczycki, a plein air painter who has been painting protest scenes for the last 4 weeks. pic.twitter.com/V0Q1gbaq5J

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

People are standing and preparing to walk across the park. A Black speaker addresses the crowd:

“I know today was a rough day for everyone, but a good reminder that we need to protect each other and protect the spaces that we exist in.” (1/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

“We are not out here for nothing. Please don’t be surprised – I saw a lot of people on Twitter today surprised that the cops are not protecting us. Are we fucking surprised? No! Are we fucking tired of this bullshit? Yes! What are we going to do tonight? We keep each other safe.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Portland is amazing. Even after today’s madness there are probably 150 people here.

Chanting: Black Lives Matter

Chanting: Out Of Your Houses, Into The Streets

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

The march paused briefly to decide which way to go after a report that riot cops were staged along the route.

The crowd pauses to allow leaders to decide where to go next.

“I’m asking for everybody’s patience for a hot second. Until then, let your neighbors know why you’re here!”

The crowd erupts in chants of “Black lives matter!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

In any neighborhood I’ve covered a march, it seems many neighbors are still happy to see protesters coming through. Usually less happy later with the LRAD.

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

On the move again. A couple stands on their deck and applauds the march as it goes past

Sure enough, cops await across the I-84 overpass on 53rd pic.twitter.com/VDdjTUkwLt

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

“There is no better example of cops and Klan going hand and hand than today.”

The speaker tells any listening neighbors not to worry:

“This is not the Portland Police Bureau. Your streets are safe. We will not shoot you.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

The Black activist on the megaphone, who redirected the protest away from the waiting cops, takes a moment to remind the crowd to stay tight and take care of each other. Leave no one behind

I really like the energy tonight

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Police are now stationed in Providence parking lot, but marchers are planning to just go for it. Calling for shields to the front of the group.

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

A strong shield wall pic.twitter.com/tAh8i8DMTR

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Cops approaching from other end of 47th overpass. “Why are we not allowed to pass Portland police? Can I get DJ LRAD to tell me why we cannot pass?” pic.twitter.com/SU1abmfWKz

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

DJ LRAD claims they’ve seen criminal activity, specifically throwing projectiles

This simply has not happened. There has been nothing but marching tonight. There have been no confrontations

They announce that the overpass is closed and encourage protesters to leave

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

“Take off your riot gear!”

Here’s the standoff pic.twitter.com/YZ3DAxnIpw

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

Sometimes when the police act like this it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you’re gonna be accused of criminal activity might as well do it, right?

Not tonight. Solid shield wall. Unyielding. Unreactive

Tunes from that brave protester who got beaten to fuck a couple nights ago pic.twitter.com/9EUsoVNnp6

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Portland police have repeated the same announcement five times, but neither side has moved.

Police vehicles with their lights on approach down 47th. Once again, an officer holds aloft a small black camera attached to a pole facing protesters. pic.twitter.com/0cbCdXH1PG

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Protesters still backing away. Completely off overpass as Wall of Vets stands in front of retreat. pic.twitter.com/hSp69C2Ugw

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

After a few silent minutes, protesters turn and begin walking east, the direction Portland police directed them to — but several blocks ahead, another wall of police in riot gear awaits. pic.twitter.com/XE4xgjsFWM

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

The protest has become water again

Another police line waits a few blocks behind them. This is definitely not a first amendment violation at all

They turn back into the neighborhoods pic.twitter.com/BWP2HWizv2

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

The protesters seem to have decided to redirect to go around the continuing police efforts to block the march, so while we’re waiting on an update on that, here’s what’s happening at the presumed destination.

Some protesters have headed directly to the Penumbra Kelly building (East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct):

A small crowd is gathered in front of the Penumbra Kelly building. A larger crowd is still marching enroute, but has been intercepted by Portland Police officers. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/80S35Uv1GY

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 23, 2020

Police returned to the precinct from looking for the protesters to find that they were waiting for them. #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/LHDb09jzVa

— Shane Burley (@shane_burley1) August 23, 2020

Sounds like the march turned into a carpool, which is a clever way to go around:

OK, so protesters marched back to park and decided to just drive to Penumbra Kelly Building. When I got here, there were already about 100 people, with a Wall of Moms line at the front instead of shields. pic.twitter.com/rpuNNi3qal

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

As soon as I get out of my car I hear DJ LRAD announcing that Kelly Penumbra MSCO building is closed

That’s right. The protest fucking drove here. Block the bridges all you want, life finds a way

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

The protest is almost exactly as large as it was in the park

DJ LRAD calling out people by outfit and telling them to stop trespassing

I see a lot of cop lights but no cops. My guess is they don’t have a lot of cops here. My guess is they’re still blocking bridges

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

The LRAD is telling people to stay off the property. A few people have stolen the cones that block off the driveway where cop cars are stationed. pic.twitter.com/DgmK7at91L

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

This is being displayed while a popular protest song by The Coup plays:

WE’VE GOT THE GUILLOTINE, YOU’D BETTER RUN

#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #PortlandStrong #WallofMoms #WallOfDads #WallofVets #PortlandKidnappings #PortlandMoms #Teargas #DefendPDX pic.twitter.com/MCNOPwoWKi

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Protesters have placed the guillotine on the police property, so police threaten impact munitions. #PortlandProtest pic.twitter.com/ZxRDkqlp18

— Shane Burley (@shane_burley1) August 23, 2020

The police are shining bright lights at protesters and so they are flashing reflectors back. pic.twitter.com/HieJJmkAFR

— Shane Burley (@shane_burley1) August 23, 2020

“No cops, no KKK, no racist USA” chants with drum corps backing ? pic.twitter.com/s2bjQY8Am3

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 23, 2020

Guillotine is on Fire now #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/gLBrMGZuKx

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 23, 2020

We have another LRAD warning about throwing projectiles

I do see about 4 water bottles on the ground about 50 feet from the cop cars so this might be technically correct

DJ LRAD advises everyone to leave for their own safety pic.twitter.com/AELs7Ors56

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

We do now have a protester firing paintball rounds onto the property

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

11:40 PM – unlawful assembly declared:

Portland police call unlawful assembly “because people were shooting paintballs and throwing projectiles,” LRAD says.

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

DJ LRAD tells everyone to leave to the West and honestly I’m wondering if they have the numbers or the energy to make that happen

Guess we’ll find out

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Most people hanging around but front shield line moved back a little bit. pic.twitter.com/kl19MZ9Hoq

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

The dispersal push (possibly smoke being used):

Police disperse protesters, pushing them physically out of the area pic.twitter.com/cQklcNospA

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 23, 2020

Police move into crowds and physical push them, continuing dispersal pic.twitter.com/urhNouVUxI

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 23, 2020

Portland Police riot officers pulled one individual from the sidewalk and briefly detained them, before letting them leave. One officer put his boot on the detainee’s mouth as they were saying their name. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/kVrGD2cBq2

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 23, 2020

Portland police release gas into the air and bull rush protesters west down Burnside and into the surrounding neighborhood.

This officer uses a baton to repeatedly shove a protester standing on the sidewalk, and is promptly joined by fellow officers: pic.twitter.com/5hyQVR2bij

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

#31 loses his fucking mind, part 1: pic.twitter.com/KHcI7I90Xc

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

A neighborhood resident stands on their porch and shouts down at Portland police: “Get out of our neighborhood!” pic.twitter.com/1y4kJgJf77

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Through a tactical error during dispersal operations, a small group of Portland Police Officers ended up in front of crowds. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/B5A3LYqV4r

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 23, 2020

This is a long video for Twitter but it’s a very short time to be told to move ahead rapidly and them be told to get the fuck back pic.twitter.com/sPys50OoHA

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

“We’ll use force on you if you don’t get out of here, everyone holding each other that’s unlawful” pic.twitter.com/0JOqnVTXL3

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 23, 2020

Ordered to move in the opposite direction everyone had been ordered to move mere moments before. The resulting confusion led to a wall of bodies and a lot of fun opportunities to brutalize protesters in the dark pic.twitter.com/LR5rFTw2Cb

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

A lot of confusion from police on whether to bypass press or shove them a lot and yell at them. Got both treatments tonight.

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 23, 2020

As we were getting marched up the sidewalk, the group I was in got stalled behind the officers marching in front of us. From behind, an officer starts shoving us hard in the back and into the people in front of us, demanding we walk faster, but there was no room for us to move.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Then an officer throws out an arm and blocks us from passing. “Thirty feet! Press stays thirty feet behind us!”

As he walks ahead, the same officer who shoved us comes back and pushes us forward again, yelling for us to move.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Protesters regroup:

I have more footage but back in the present, the protest has returned to the MSCO and DJ LRAD is reminding everyone this is still a riot

Really doesn’t feel like a riot

Tear gas threats

Respirator time

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

During the last push, DJ LRAD fumbles their words while informing the crowd it was a riot. DJ LRAD just reminded us it was a riot and that the crowd needs to disperse to the west. pic.twitter.com/C5P5nbe7jh

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 23, 2020

Brent here is also known as officer #12, frequently identified at the lead of the violence coming from the riot cops:

Happening now-ish: cops make an arrest, Brent shoots someone for touching a smoke cannister pic.twitter.com/5VkL2OWHqL

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Still happening now-ish: they pile on their vans and leave. This could mean anything. Maybe they’ll come back immediately. Maybe they’re gone

A lot of people have gotten fucked up tonight. Lotta mace. Lots of people knocked down pic.twitter.com/1EISX1m01R

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

Police toss a tear gas canister from the van on their way out, not sure if it was CS but it caused coughing and burning pic.twitter.com/MsmuVyviuu

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 23, 2020

“We’re going to keep antagonizing them until they can’t take it any more”

Sound on for a great speech pic.twitter.com/tCHTGvsou3

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 23, 2020

A Black protester stands before the flames, fist raised in the air, and leads the crowd in chanting “Black lives matter!”

(Footage taken w/consent.) pic.twitter.com/oTa4uXSxXj

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Headed out for the night, most of the crowd dispersing, as we’re leaving two cars aggressively Rev towards protesters and then back out and peel out. Tough guys ? #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/eO6mywHLLL

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 23, 2020

For the last hour, about ~30 people have lingered outside the MCSO building. Aside from the arrest captured by @PDocumentarians, things have stayed calm.

Signing off with this photo of artwork by Jonathan Luczycki (@_Night_Painter / IG: thenightpainter). Night! ✌? pic.twitter.com/2l5iSKgHCn

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 23, 2020

Media

Present

• Cata Gaitán – Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
• Donovan Farley – CashApp: $DonovanFarley1 / PayPal: DonovanFarley / Venmo: Donovan-Farley
• Eder Campuzano (The Oregonian)
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Griffin Malone – CashApp $griffinmalone
• Jake Johnson @FancyJenkins – CashApp: $bucksarecool / Venmo: jakefartstoo / http://Paypal.me/fancyjenkins 
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile
• Leslie McL (KBOO) – CashApp:  $LuhCreative / PayPal:  http://PayPal.me/LuhCreative / Venmo:  @Human42LM
• Molly Harbanger (The Oregonian)
• Robert Evans
• Suzette Smith

Articles

It’s Going Down

Hundreds of Portlanders Push Out Violent Far-Right, Qanon & Proud Boy Rally

OPB

Protesters fight using pepper spray, baseball bats in Portland on Saturday

The Oregonian

• Kendra James’ mother to attend March on Washington, 17 years after daughter was killed by Portland police
• After feds recede, Portland protesters confront police across city
• Opposing rallies battle with mace, paint balls and rocks near Justice Center in downtown Portland
• Dueling demonstrators clash, sometimes violently, in downtown Portland as police issued repeated warnings

Portland Mercury

Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl

Portland Tribune

Street brawls break out at dueling Portland protests

The Washington Post

Portland police stand by as Proud Boys and far-right militias flash guns and brawl with antifa counterprotesters

Willamette Week

• Right-Wingers and Anti-Fascists Brawl Downtown as Police Stand By
• Although Infamous Street Brawler Tusitala “Tiny” Toese Is a Wanted Man, He Was Front and Center Today

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau
• Feds: DHS

Munitions used

• Pepper balls (feds)
• Smoke (PPB)
• Flash bangs (PPB)
• Pepper spray (PPB)
• Pepper balls or other impact munitions (PPB)
• Tear gas (possibly OC) (PPB)

Number of arrests

PPB: 14

Charges

• Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
• Interfering with a Peace Officer
• Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
• Resisting Arrest
• Riot
• Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree 

Summary

On Friday, protesters marched from Irving Park to the North Police Precinct. The rainy night still brought out about 200 participants. Some protesters threw eggs and paint at police cars that were parked blocking a side street on one side of the precinct. Police used smoke and impact munitions to clear protesters away from the cars multiple times, returning back behind the vehicles each time. Just after 1 AM, an unlawful assembly was declared, which was immediately upgraded to a riot. Police pushed protesters back from the precinct and into the neighborhood, making several arrests. A small number of protesters attempted to regroup, before ending the night.

Scheduled Events

• Car Caravan Protest – 5:30 PM
• Irving Park direct action march – 8 PM

Timeline

A peek at tonight’s car caravan, during a break in the rain (Portland has very dry summers, so this mid-70s and raining situation is a little weird):

#PortlandProtest 21 August, 2020. 6:55pm at NE Weidler St. & NE 9th.#PDXprotest #PNW #BLMprotest #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #PDX #DefendPDX #PortlandOregon pic.twitter.com/j9re9LgIUF

— Lesley McL (@Human42LM) August 22, 2020

Tonight at Irving Park, the shield umbrellas may be needed for a more traditional use:

I’m at Irving Park with @MollyHarbarger on the I-don’t-even-know-eighty-something night of protest.
Aretha Franklin—R-e-s-p-e-c-t—is playing. It’s rainy and looks like one of those paintings#PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/h9uOMVoQiX

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 22, 2020

There might be fewer umbrellas than usual tonight. We get ittttt, you’re Portlanders!

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

Ready to march!

Crowds assembled at Irving Park have just started marching. At least have arrived despite the rain. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/dfQiFAgXi0

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 22, 2020

“Out of your house and into the streets!” Chants the crowd. Before the gentrification of NE Portland, Irving Park was a major hub of protests in the 60s and 70s. And a bunch of those were, likewise, against racist policing. pic.twitter.com/Re3laWKCp1

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

A shield wall leads ~200 protesters (and press, medics, legal observers, etc) as they cross Alberta St. pic.twitter.com/GzV3JYEogV

— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) August 22, 2020

A slight shift in the usual route?

The crowd made the interesting choice to bypass NE 6th as they approached the N Precinct. Opting to avoid this welcoming party by the PPB motor pool, in favor of whatever they’re likely to find on the MLK side. pic.twitter.com/l5VYFb2kaH

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

The crowd has reached the North Portland police precinct. There is caution tape blocking off NE Emerson street. Three unoccupied police cars are parked behind the tape. Officers watch around the corner of the building. pic.twitter.com/0ewK778uO9

— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) August 22, 2020

We have a few eggs being thrown at police vehicles, police tape removed. Here come police pic.twitter.com/hvb4J3qqw6

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 22, 2020

The LRAD is really loud! “Anyone who is involved in criminal behavior, including throwing projectiles [will be subject to arrest, etc]…. stop throwing objects.”

— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) August 22, 2020

Perhaps on account of the rain, the police have opted to sit in their cars with floodlights. @LCRWnews tells me that, as I was coming around the building, the vehicles were initially unoccupied? pic.twitter.com/Ip73K7NXLc

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Shield wall formed at the north precinct and several officer vehicles holding a line. pic.twitter.com/uciHD8cbZd

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) August 22, 2020

Ok, after this LRAD, there have been some mild shenanigans. A few eggs have landed near the cruisers. And I’ve seen two bottles break on the pavement well short of the vehicles. Safe to say no officers are in any danger. pic.twitter.com/RIyPetWNG1

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Well this is different (the person depicted uses she/her pronouns, fyi):

Speaking of shenanigans, we have one protester taking some liberties. pic.twitter.com/Gvvv9DnpNY

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Officers believe there have been lasers, apparently. Haven’t seen that. One bottle landed at the front bumper of the middle cruiser, and something small glanced off one of the vehicles. Again, all officers are currently inside the building or vehicles, or well out of range. pic.twitter.com/hfMwwIoZbj

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

We are still in a lull. @Bitchwitch20 are here with their wagon of water, snacks, face masks and hand sani. NLG is writing their number (971-247-1072) on people’s arms. It all feels deeply familiar, as if we have been doing this for fully 12 weeks. ?

— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) August 22, 2020

In the absence of barricade materials, the barricade Doozers have opted for a game of “move the cones and caution tape closer to the police.” LRAD again, same message. Nothing thrown since last time, that I’ve seen. pic.twitter.com/dGfH79on6Q

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

More warnings, more water bottles thrown pic.twitter.com/iw9jG2rC7o

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 22, 2020

Caution Tape update: it’s on the front bumpers. LRAD update: police now reminding everyone not to enter or remain on property of north precinct. Since the Blazers Boys & Girls Club building is just south, folks seem to be assuming that’s not PPB property. pic.twitter.com/yoRQpt5NG5

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Police have now specified that they mean “move off of NE Emerson east of Martin Luther King Boulevard”. Hey PPB, you lurkin on my feed?
Couple of rounds of something like sand or salt. Knocked off someone’s goggles. pic.twitter.com/cjomEiN91r

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

LRAD now giving long-winded instructions about where protesters can stand, and calling out specific protesters who aren’t complying (including, I believe, the protester who was shot in the forehead by a less-lethal munition earlier)

— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) August 22, 2020

LRAD tells press they “appreciate” us being here, but that we also need to leave the NE Emerson street area. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests

— Shauna Sowersby (@Shauna_Sowersby) August 22, 2020

A member of the crowd asks, via megaphone, for clarification on “lots of windows”. This is the first night it’s occurred to me that DJ LRAD knows people call him DJ LRAD. he might even think it’s funny. Which is weird to think about. pic.twitter.com/GbZgOqbYKg

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Word going through the crowd of riot line staging on the east side of the building. Since that’s the main precinct entrance, this seems likely. pic.twitter.com/AfPkCrRbuO

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Police say that they plan to make “targeted arrests” and warn press, legal observers and everyone else to get on MLK to avoid arrest. Also say to move away from people “engaged in criminal behavior.”

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

Did we mention the LRAD is loud tonight?

A resident of the neighborhood wishes to convey the following message: “This is the residents of the King neighborhood: PPB shut the fuck up already.” That’s a direct quote.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Protesters have decorated the parked cop cars you could say #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/S3GTz42dHD

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 22, 2020

Some protesters threw eggs and paint at the police cars earlier, and this:

Slashed tires pic.twitter.com/4ULIbNAdaO

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 22, 2020

And tonight, the barricade Doozers have fully committed to playing police-cruiser Mr Potato Head. Riot line formed behind the building, pushed forward, and briefly spooked the crowd, who had perhaps gotten a little overly comfy, considering the circumstances. pic.twitter.com/nQNnXMU7Bc

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

One person arrested in a “targeted arrest.” The same person in a reflective jacket who has spent most of the night putting things on the hoods of the cop cars.

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

More warnings:

Police LRAD warning about not vandalizing the vehicles pic.twitter.com/Gsbr7DWx3M

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

And now smoke and impact rounds:

Lots of smoke. And when it clears, a few impact rounds and marking rounds. The vehicles are definitely empty. pic.twitter.com/aPCK3NahrX

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Bunch of smoke thrown into crowd and then kicked back at police car line. Calm again now. pic.twitter.com/7w0H5AL0g7

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

Police rush again to remove cones from one cruiser. Another definitely has flat tires now. pic.twitter.com/PAZvbNMzCo

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

After unleashing a barrage of smoke cannisters, Portland Police riot officers rushed out in an attempted targeted arrest. Unsure as of now if an arrest has been made.#PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/uo2j2ASZhk

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 22, 2020

PPB repeatedly pushing and withdrawing tonight. It’s a new tactic for them.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Police make a targeted arrest pic.twitter.com/uHC8K76Sl3

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

Protesters chanting “this is not a riot, it’s a revolution!”

— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) August 22, 2020

Given that the main objects that it seems like protesters are throwing are water bottles and paint balloons, without further evidence it’s possible the window was broken by impact munitions instead:

Police tell protestors they broke windows of boys and girls club van pic.twitter.com/eS4k7UrRbF

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

If I had to speculate , PPB might be planning to use vandalism of the patrol vehicles to bring more serious charges. Curious if there’s any specific threshold that 3 police patrol vehicles crosses, in terms of monetary value and legal category pic.twitter.com/7d7p4J4gEG

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Shield wall moves forward pic.twitter.com/l6KklmUyx2

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

An unlawful assembly was declared at 1:07 AM then immediately upgraded to a riot.

A haunting national anthem plays during dispersal pic.twitter.com/eDlyDW5oy8

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

A member of the press was arrested, push by riot police happens #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/cHWExJPnYs

— Peter (@gravemorgan) August 22, 2020

Police move to disperse the crowd, using smoke, flash bang explosives, batons, fists, etc. pic.twitter.com/HjO6xJsJ7K

— Katie Shepherd (@katemshepherd) August 22, 2020

First push off Emerson on to MLK pic.twitter.com/TRVfykOlms

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

Police make an arrest, officer physically push press back pic.twitter.com/SoinBdQdfZ

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

Here’s scene at North Precinct now after riot declared and protesters pushed in all directions. pic.twitter.com/o1dW6lzbiL

— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) August 22, 2020

A shield wall forms while police make an arrest across the street pic.twitter.com/BLYo9gYte5

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

Police run into protestor shield wall pic.twitter.com/7Btj2agOtI

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 22, 2020

Riot van departs pic.twitter.com/0nuiqTxJVb

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

After two pushes, second one of which took the crowd to Williams and several blocks south, crowd is back pic.twitter.com/1b5k4znp3y

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 22, 2020

Many protesters seem to have departed by this point.

Media

Present

• Alissa @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Beth Nakamura (The Oregonian)
• Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Leslie McL (KBOO) – CashApp:  $LuhCreative / PayPal:  http://PayPal.me/LuhCreative / Venmo:  @Human42LM
• Molly Harbanger (The Oregonian)
• Peter @gravemorgan
• Sergio Olmos
• Tuck Woodstock – CashApp $tuckwoodstock
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Courthouse News

Black People Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Be Arrested at Portland Protests

Portland Mercury

Prison Inmates Are Fighting Oregon Wildfires for Under $10 a Day

OPB

• NORCOR, last jail in Oregon to hold immigration detainees, to end ICE contract
• ‘OPB Politics Now’: Ted Wheeler struggles with protest response

The Oregonian

• Suspect in downtown Portland beating turns himself in, police say
• All federal buildings close in Portland amid threat
• FBI warns of threat to federal buildings in Portland
• Riot outside Northeast Portland police precinct followed warnings, requests, ‘targeted’ arrests Friday: Key takeaways

Willamette Week

Major Downtown Property Owner Urges City Council to Address “Lawlessness You Are Endorsing Downtown”

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

• Impact munitions (pepper balls?)
• Smoke
• Flash bang grenades

Number of arrests

Nine

Charges

• Interfering with a Peace Officer
• Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
• Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree 
• Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree 
• Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
• Riot
• Resisting Arrest
• Harassment 
• Escape
• Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer