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2021-03-15 Fifth Column
Riots, Violence Erupt in West Coast Cities on Breonna Taylor Anniversary
Yesterday we had a report about Portland, now we learn about LA and Seattle, too.
[EpochTimes] Major cities on the West Coast were among those seeing riots and protests Saturday night as demonstrators marked the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death in a police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.

Several U.S. cities were beset by riots and protests on Saturday night as demonstrators marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky.

Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle saw protests and festivities between crowds of people and police. Rioters threw rocks at coppers in Hollywood and smashed store windows, according to reports and footage published from the scene.

Videos showed riot police at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. A video uploaded to Twitter showed a demonstrator appearing to jump on a police car as it drove away.

Officials told KNBC in Los Angeles that at least one officer was injured during the skirmishes between protesters and police.

"Ppl asking why the protesters who got hit by LAPD’s car jumped on the hood... uh... cuz when you’re getting hit by a car YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE UNDER IT," the person who uploaded the video said.

Another video appeared to show an LAPD officer being hit with an air conditioner unit.

In Portland, Oregon, the federal courthouse downtown was targeted again by rioters, reports said. Antifa
...the armed wing of the Democratic Party...
 types created a so-called "no go zone" for the public and police around the courthouse.

Police detained about 100 protesters after surrounding them by using the so-called "kettling" tactic of using large groups of officers to move to contain a crowd within a limited area. Protesters either leave through an exit controlled by the police or are contained, prevented from leaving, and arrested.

"The group was advised that they were being detained for investigation of crimes, they were not free to leave, and they should comply with officers’ lawful orders. Failure to comply may result in arrest or force being used against them to include, but not limited to, crowd control agents, impact weapons, or tear gas. Legal observers, press, and anyone who was medically fragile or anyone who needs immediate medical attention were invited to leave the enclosed area if they wished," the Portland Police Bureau said.

"Those that were being detained were identified and photographed, as part of a criminal investigation, before being released. Some refused to comply and locked arms together in an effort to interfere with the investigation. Officers escorted them away and they were arrested."

Officials said they found a crowbar, hammers, and a high-impact slingshot.

In Seattle, police were seen making arrests and moving quickly against rioters, according to video footage. Another video showed a police car following a crowd.

Several shops in downtown Seattle were seen with smashed windows and spray-painted walls, photos published by the police department showed.

The Seattle Police Department, which saw its police chief resign last year, wrote that 13 people were arrested during the demonstration.
Posted by trailing wife 2021-03-15 02:32|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ]  Top
 File under: Antifa/BLM 

#1 It was very unfortunate that this woman died last year. Only real sickos would want to make it worse.
Posted by Ulomomp Hupimble9527 2021-03-15 07:20||   2021-03-15 07:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Leftards get what they get I suppose, plus "people will do what they will do"
Posted by 746 2021-03-15 07:47||   2021-03-15 07:47|| Front Page Top

#3 It's a continual debate, "does the death penalty deter murder?" Well, it cuts down on recidivism for sure. As for the "unrest," do you think a cop being shot at has time to think "Gee, it's shoot or get shot. But the riots..."
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-03-15 09:17||   2021-03-15 09:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Dad gum insurrectionists!
Posted by Bobby 2021-03-15 10:13||   2021-03-15 10:13|| Front Page Top

#5 The family and their associated parasites want their $27M. Floyd payment
Posted by Warthog 2021-03-15 10:19||   2021-03-15 10:19|| Front Page Top

#6 hell yeah man, they got rap albums to make
Posted by Chris 2021-03-15 13:58||   2021-03-15 13:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Obviously a false flag op by those devious white supremacists. That's how insurrection works.
Posted by Alistaire Snoting4674 2021-03-15 14:16||   2021-03-15 14:16|| Front Page Top

#8 Prediction: this will all get tamped down in short order. The riots have served their purpose and are now counterproductive. Some people just haven’t got the message yet.
Posted by KBK 2021-03-15 15:16||   2021-03-15 15:16|| Front Page Top

#9 Actually KBK, I think the riots will increase. The usurpers in charge need a really compelling reason to enact Martial Law. Then they can blame the deplorable Trump supporters for the civil unrest and spin up the gulags.
Posted by Warthog 2021-03-15 15:23||   2021-03-15 15:23|| Front Page Top

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