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Statue of Teddy Roosevelt vandalized and torn down by demonstrators in #Portland currently holding a Direct Action March for ‘Indigenous Rage’.
#pdx #antifa #portlandriots
#pdx #antifa #portlandriots
NEW- A statue of Abraham Lincoln also has been torn down by demonstrators in #Portland.
Photo: Sergio Olmos
Photo: Sergio Olmos
The march was organized in advance of tonight by way of this advertisement. Note ‘no cameras or streamers’.
They commonly communicate and organize their actions in advance over various social media platforms.
They commonly communicate and organize their actions in advance over various social media platforms.
An Antifa militant poses with pride by the downed Teddy Roosevelt statue in #Portland.
Appears they’re also live-tweeting from the ground.
This seems awfully self-incriminating.
This seems awfully self-incriminating.
Additional photos of the vandalized Teddy Roosevelt statue.
Justifying their actions on Twitter. Police may be moving in on the group, as per this post moments ago.
Video of Teddy Roosevelt being ripped down by multiple individuals using ropes. #pdx #portland #portlandriots https://twitter.com/tr00purr/status/1315510834907545600
Unlawful assembly declared in Portland. Police have arrived. #pdx
The group also vandalized the Oregon Historical Society building as they marched along. Broken windows damaged by antifa. https://twitter.com/jendowlingkoin6/status/1315511282875813889
@PortlandPolice have declared the gathering to be a RIOT.
Additional damage to art museum at Oregon Historical Society. Broken glass from doors and windows; as well as a flare which was thrown into the building. https://twitter.com/ndpendentpdx/status/1315512286073647104
Another photo of Roosevelt statue toppled to the ground. The group used CHAINS, not ropes, to tear down the large statue.
Photo credit: @JenDowlingKoin6
Photo credit: @JenDowlingKoin6
‘Murder’ graffiti’d on Roosevelt statue base. https://twitter.com/jendowlingkoin6/status/1315514309150076928
Police announce RIOT declaration. #pdx #Portland #PortlandRiots https://twitter.com/portlandpolice/status/1315512958001188864
More vandalism in Portland. https://twitter.com/kittylists/status/1315515038199812096
Additional photos of ABE LINCOLN statue torn down tonight captured by @JenDowlingKoin6.
Evidently they targeted the Portland State University Police office. Stay safe, Dr. @peterboghossian if you’re in the city! https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1315515625729519616
Civilians and passerby’s are gathering to examine the damage to the statue and park. https://twitter.com/JenDowlingKoin6/status/1315516217080176641
Additional photos of vandalism and damage shared by @KGWNews.
Even after a riot was declared and much destruction was done, it appears the group has dispersed without any arrests.
This will be the final tweet I add to this thread.
Portland Antifa are very happy with the way their Direct Action March for ‘Indigenous Rage’ went tonight. A riot was declared after 2 statues were torn down and at-least 2 buildings vandalized (w/ attempted arson); NO arrests.
Portland Antifa are very happy with the way their Direct Action March for ‘Indigenous Rage’ went tonight. A riot was declared after 2 statues were torn down and at-least 2 buildings vandalized (w/ attempted arson); NO arrests.
Ok, one more since they’re openly celebrating the damage on Twitter.
Crowd cheers in excitement as Roosevelt statue falls. #pdx #portland https://twitter.com/lizjone26271417/status/1315521962534297600
Demonstrator shares this video online after direct action march. https://twitter.com/lizjone26271417/status/1315527172652630016
Additional photos of vandalized ROOSEVELT and LINCOLN statues in #Portland.
Antifa in Portland are celebrating tonight as a victory. They escaped without consequence and couldn’t be happier.
Interview with Executive Director of the Oregon Historical society.
“Lots and lots of broken glass.” https://twitter.com/shanermurph/status/1315533899511013376
“Lots and lots of broken glass.” https://twitter.com/shanermurph/status/1315533899511013376
NEW footage -
Earlier tonight in Portland:
Members of the @PortlandPolice Rapid Response Team descend on the crowd of demonstrators after statues and buildings were vandalized during a Direct Action March. No arrests reported.
#PDX #PortlandRiots #Antifa #Portland https://twitter.com/gravemorgan/status/1315533993412947969
Earlier tonight in Portland:
Members of the @PortlandPolice Rapid Response Team descend on the crowd of demonstrators after statues and buildings were vandalized during a Direct Action March. No arrests reported.
#PDX #PortlandRiots #Antifa #Portland https://twitter.com/gravemorgan/status/1315533993412947969
Additional video of @PortlandPolice response to demonstrators tonight. #Portland https://twitter.com/cdsupriyadi/status/1315524419087818752
Even more building damage. Wells Fargo smashed up with its own signage. https://twitter.com/shanermurph/status/1315539140080001025
Identified Antifa militant from the Direct Action. https://twitter.com/mrandyngo/status/1315539113894969344
Earlier in #Portland as the demonstrators flee from police (both on foot and by .. wheels). #PortlandRiots https://twitter.com/lizjone26271417/status/1315539472373620736
“Apparently they shot through these two windows - there’s bullet holes.”
SHOTS were FIRED in Portland tonight. Bullet holes and evidence recovered at the scene.
#Portland #PortlandRiots https://twitter.com/jendowlingkoin6/status/1315540900735455232
SHOTS were FIRED in Portland tonight. Bullet holes and evidence recovered at the scene.
#Portland #PortlandRiots https://twitter.com/jendowlingkoin6/status/1315540900735455232
Small restaurant-cafe also suffered damage tonight. https://twitter.com/jendowlingkoin6/status/1315540220834721793
Ben Bridge’s Jewellery Store also had their front windows smashed in tonight during the Direct Action.
Photo by: @NDpendentPDX
Photo by: @NDpendentPDX
Jimmy John’s sandwich shop also vandalized. Unbelievable amount of damage and destruction by the group tonight. Shocking that there were no arrests.
Photo: @NDpendentPDX
Photo: @NDpendentPDX
A Subway restaurant also had its front windows smashed in. https://twitter.com/NDpendentPDX/status/1315551991989325824
Confirmed no arrests made during the direct action march. https://twitter.com/ndpendentpdx/status/1315561397850312706
