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
— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 29, 2020
Some ~2,000 say they planned on attending pic.twitter.com/kwre7C5Ttu
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.
— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 29, 2020
Deputies are also stationed on top of the mall parking garage, ahead of Portland’s Trump rally, he says pic.twitter.com/YHR0Pt9OFE
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
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
Meanwhile here are some pictures I guess pic.twitter.com/3TTHxNhC19
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
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
(That’s what Kyle Rittenhouse was wearing when he shot those people, very cool) pic.twitter.com/H9DhsEZYVF
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
— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) August 30, 2020
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
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
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
Massive numbers, heading downtown
New thread
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.
— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020
Police later claim to not have footage. pic.twitter.com/w9WYEW9FXs
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
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
Letting one lane of traffic by pic.twitter.com/3hVrS3amM4
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.
— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020
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
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.)
— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020
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
Back at the Justice Center, where maybe 150 people are standing at 3rd and Salmon
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
No sign of the Trump caravan presently. Someone is speaking on a bad megaphone, I can’t hear what they’re saying
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
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 30, 2020
The mood is somber, as you would expect
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.
— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020
OK. Everyone making exit plans.
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.
— Defund PPB ?? (@MacSmiff) August 30, 2020
There’s maybe 40 people in the park. A few smaller groups post up nearby.
Trumpet Man plays “Taps”.
Time to get outta here.
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:
— 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.
Media
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- Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
- Robert Evans
- Sergio Olmos
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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
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