Portland police officers evade a Molotov cocktail amid rioting in Portland, Ore. (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Reuters) Posted on 01/02/2021 11:39:30 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
The mayor of Portland promised to bring an end to the ongoing violence caused by “anarchists and Antifa radicals” following a New Year’s Eve riot that led to the destruction of multiple businesses in the city rocked by near-daily protests and riots since the summer of last year.
“My good faith efforts at de-escalation have been met with ongoing violence and even scorn from radical Antifa and anarchists,” Ted Wheeler said during a press briefing on Friday.
“In response, it will be necessary to use additional tools and to push the limits of the tools we already have to bring the criminal destruction and violence to an end,” the mayor continued.
Authorities in Portland declared a riot near the federal courthouse shortly before the New Year after a crowd of about 80 to 100 protesters clashed with police, smashed windows, and threw firebombs, according to a Portland Police Bureau (PPB) statement. Portland police officers evade a Molotov cocktail amid rioting in Portland, Ore. (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Reuters)
The riot was declared at about 11 p.m. after the crowd gathered earlier in the night in the area of Southwest Avenue and Southwest Main Street, with some in the crowd engaging in violence. At least two Molotov cocktail-style firebombs and large fireworks were hurled and launched at riot police, the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, and the Multnomah County Justice Center, police and video footage confirm. Some rioters also attempted to break into the justice center but failed to do so.
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During the New Year’ Eve riot, officers were targeted with large rocks, bricks, and frozen water bottles, PPB officials said. Rioters also targeted officers with “paint balloons” that likely had “been laced with a caustic substance as it caused burning to the skin,” adding that several officers suffered injuries.
"All of them" need to be arrested, tossed in jail and have the book thrown at 'em...
Pick up litter? What a joke.
"Community Service For Psychopaths"... newest liberal idiocy...
Bend over Ted (Kate), Antifa has something for you.
This is going to be so fun to watch the Commies eat their own, and then act surprised and say, “But we’re all on the same side. I just want us to calm down a little bit and discuss things our goals together, and then we can all work towards them as one voice.”
All Commies are extremely ignorant and st00pid.
Funny that, coming out with an anti Antifa response after Nancy Pelosi’s house was vandalized by Antifa.
The left doesn’t like being the target of those terrorists they enabled.
Guess what? Those living in Portland will see tax increases, insurance increases, cost of doing business increases, higher prices, less options to conduct business and shopping. Have a great day! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ted Wheeler must see the writing on the wall, Antifa/BLM thugs will beat him to death too if they have a chance. Besides, I’m sure he believes Biden will be taking over the helm in a few weeks and more violent riots will not serve Joe and his Ho.
Yeah, right. Unless this is one of the "additional tools," he is just pi$$ing into the wind.
l8r
World’s largest slap fight ensues...
He’s like the kid who is always wanting to get in a fight so long as someone is holding him back only to run like a little bitch if he ever did have to fight...
So how many cops have been charged with criminal offenses as a result?
Blame the cops for being there, it’s their fault they got injured. (/sarc)
They already burned his condo complex, his police stations and his courthouses. He has surrendered Portland to the Communists and now he says he will do something? BWAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Did this mayor just get reelected?
It'll probably show up on an episode of Impractical Jokers.
"Okay, now say you're going to crack down on antifa."
Que the die hard welcome to the party meme.
Hey, Mayor Wheeler, lock them up in jail, that will end the violence.
Ted has been screwed, glued and tattooed by Antifa..........He’s finished.
If the police are being assualted, why are they not defending themselves? 100 rioters, really.
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