Salem Oregon police arrested three of a “heavily armed” crowd at the State Capitol building on Sunday evening at a violent protest believed to be linked to Antifa, according to Fox News.
According to Fox’s local affiliate, Fox 12 Portland, there was chaos unfolding around the crowd of about 200 hundred linked to a right-wing protest and Antifa counter-protest which took place in Salem on the same day.
A rioting #antifa militant was nearly run over by a truck at the Oregon state capitol in Salem. #Antifa have gathered there today with weapons. They're throwing rocks at vehicles passing by. Police are not getting involved. pic.twitter.com/vVwpssNDPQ
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) March 28, 2021
Videos from independent journalist Andy Ngo showed vandalism involving vehicles that took place at the protest, as well as one black-clad individual who was almost run down when he refused to move out of the way of a truck.
The journalist identified the protesters as Antifa and noted their affiliation flag as well as weapons and riot gear.
#Antifa brought their flag, weapons and riot gear to their violent protest gathering at the Oregon state Capitol in Salem. #AntifaRiots pic.twitter.com/AYsZqCCrel
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) March 28, 2021
Local Police issued warnings over loudspeakers asking those who were involved in an unpermitted event and blocking Court Street to disperse as Oregon State Police and the Salem Police Department’s crowd management teams worked to clear protesters away from the scene:
“Exit the roadway and obey all laws,” they said. “Failure to do so may result in arrest. Stay on the sidewalks and exit the roadway.”
Police also called the protest “unlawful assembly” and formed a line in front of the state Capitol. Additionally, they arrested one participant that pulled a gun on other protesters.
#salemoregon UPDATE at 1542 Audible announcements: You are participating in an unpermitted event and blocking Court ST. Exit the roadway and obey all laws. Failure to do so may result in arrest. Stay on the sidewalks and exit the roadway. pic.twitter.com/lG13ggA8AZ
— Salem Police Department (@SalemPoliceDept) March 28, 2021
There has been unsurprising silence on the part of the same voices that have been vehemently protesting the demonstrations at the national Capitol building on Jan. 6. There’s also little in the news about the violent nature of the Antifa present at the demonstrations, or their aggressive tactics, such as leaning against a running vehicle, trying to block a roadway.
Breaking: #Antifa smash up a man’s truck at the Oregon state Capitol in Salem. He pulls out a gun and is arrested by responding police. #AntifaRiots pic.twitter.com/H4LTseLllo
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) March 28, 2021
While protesting is a crucial part of American freedom, equality and justice are equally as important, and something that conservatives are fervently in search of as Democrats continue to gain power.
73 Responses
First blm, antifa or anyone else who starts a fire or throws a deadly weapon should be shot on sight and that will end the illegal behavior. How can the police office in MN get a fair trial when the thugs, antifa and blm state that they will burn down the city if he is not found guilty. Even if he is innocent these thug 7% of the 13% will burn down the city, injury innocent citizens and cause mayhem. Again shoot the first one who commits or attempts a felony and that will put a stop to it. Are the American people going to let a bunch of criminal thus who are backing career criminals tell us what the laws of the United States mean and how they are to be enforced? Stop it now or there will be no stopping it. .
To the 7% of the 13% planes leave the U.S. every day so if you do not like it here PLEASE LEAVE.
Shoot the terrorist. Hey they pull a gun first. Antifa should be eliminated. They caused the capital riot NOT
PRESIDENT TRUMP. It should be shoot to kill of the heavily armed antifa that think are above the witch they are,
These people are dangerous, lock them with Hillary Clinton who is the biggest crime family boss who is above the law. I can go On and on with a rant but I’ll spare you
Antifa scum should be eliminated
they should not have been allow to even got started
get
SOOOO SICK OF THESE “DONKIES ” .NOTHING BUT TROUBLE..ANTIFA IS HOME TERRORISTS..what would some other President do ? I don’t like not having a real President..
M A G A,
the Democrat’s won’t do a darn thing about them the Democrat’s fund them
Biden has a empty sack between his legs if you know what i mean
Lorene James, I don’t like having a real president either. I used to go to bed and wake up feeling safe. That is not happening now. We have to stay strong for ourselves and for our Country. The Lion will come out of his den and will be ready for another 4 years!
Bs biden is a joke what’s up with the promise of the 1st 100 days he cure the covid yet? He learn yet to walk straight or not fall on planes yet plus who really is watching the football the button that could end the world
I suggest open season on these government backed goons. Take no prisoners. Feed them to the alligators ,they are hungry.
SHOOT TO KILL THESE BAS-TURDS !
Terry Bell…..you got that right!
Most people feel the same, we are sick to death of all this bull crap.They are protected by non other than Biden , I’m sure the Dems are in on it also. Guess that keeps them from bothering them. They won’t let the police do anything, if you need help you are out of luck, fend for yourself, they aren’t going to be able to help, as per Bidens rules.