Posted on 07/13/2020 10:05:38 PM PDT by NoLibZone
Cops say suspect had knife, crowbar and slingshots, report says
A protester in Portland was arrested Monday after police say he used a wrist rocket to launch a metal ball that struck a city medic in the chest who was working with police at the scene, reports said.
PORTLAND PROTESTER SUFFERS GRUESOME INJURY
Jesse Bates, 37, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault among other charges, KATU.com reported. Police said Bates was nabbed in possession of a crowbar, knife, gas mask, pyrotechnics and slingshots, according to the report.
The Portland Fire & Rescue employee suffered bruising, the report said. The alleged incident occurred at about 2 p.m. OregonLive.com reported that police were forced to chase the man and eventually employed less-than-lethal force to stop him.
Last week Portlands Deputy Police Chief, Chris Davis, said an agitator corps of violent protesters are responsible for vandalism and chaos in the city.
Mayor Ted Wheeler, a Democrat, appealed for calm the night before.
Are slingshots illegal in New jersey - Answers
www.answers.com/Q/Are_slingshots_illegal_in_New_jersey
YES. Slingshots are banned in NJ. There is no license you can obtain. Mere possession is a crime.
Ok, then, carry on.
I have that fantasy as well, but if there were a way to infuse the paint ball with skunk odor, it would be even more effective at breaking up a crowd. No hiding with a stink like that.
That was the same point I made, this “toy” as you call it is a deadly weapon.
I was not arguing at all. Just a sideways comment while packing my gear for a shoot tomorrow.
Still making the gong ring at 1K yards.
Point acknowledged.
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