Let’s all give a big hand to Portland, a strong contender for riot capital of America, 2017.
If you do not need to come to Downtown Portland, please stay away. #MayDayPDX is now considered a riot.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
The city, which drew national attention because of rioting after Donald Trump’s Election Day victory, recently canceled its Avenue of Roses parade after protesters threatened to shut down the event if county Republicans were allowed to march.
Anarchists on Monday proved once again why Portland can’t have nice things. The city ended up pulling the permit for a May Day march already in progress after protesters hurled rocks and other projectiles at police. Again, it was the citizens who legally obtained the permit to march who were screwed after police declared the event unsafe.
Some rocks were thrown at officers near SW 4th Avenue and Columbia Street during #MayDayPDX march. No injuries.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Additional rocks being thrown so officers will be putting on protective helmets. #MayDayPDX
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
OK, someone actually threw a Pepsi can at authorities? After that ridiculous ad featuring Kendall Jenner, there’s no way that was a coincidence — note how the police tagged @pepsi in their tweet.
Police took some shields from anarchists, anarchists grouped up toward cops. 1 tried to hand Pepsi to cop, unsuccessfully #Mayday #MayDayPDX pic.twitter.com/IV8nDzxLeP
— doug brown (@dougbrown8) May 1, 2017
A @PDXFire medic was hit by a full @pepsi can thrown during #MayDayPDX protest march. Not injured.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Anarchists committing acts of violence/property damage during #MayDayPDX march. Permitted group encouraged to separate from them.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Um … we love the police and understand their intent, but how about separating the violent anarchists from the marchers who bothered to secure a permit from the city?
Rocks, lead balls and full cans of @pepsi being launched at police. Officers will be donning personal protective equipment. #MayDay2017
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Families with children at the march are encouraged to immediately leave the #MayDayPDX march due to violence from anarchists.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Smoke bombs and other projectiles continuing to be thrown at police during #MayDayPDX march. All participants encouraged to leave the march.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Permit is now cancelled – everyone in march should leave the streets. Unsafe conditions for lawful participants & families. #MayDayPDX
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Anarchists are throwing pepsi cans at buildings/ toward cops. #MayDay #MayDayPDX
— doug brown (@dougbrown8) May 1, 2017
An anarchist’s smoke canister #mayday #MayDayPDX pic.twitter.com/CKJZpKpfqx
— doug brown (@dougbrown8) May 1, 2017
Bonfire in intersection of fourth and Morrison. More flashbangs at 3rd #maydaypdx pic.twitter.com/IGFAQzSQLY
— Dave Killen (@killendave) May 1, 2017
SW 4th Ave. and Morrison #maydaypdx @Oregonian pic.twitter.com/zjsz1DkgAx
— Stephanie Yao Long (@stephyaolong) May 1, 2017
Fire is growing. Someone just threw a fire extinguisher. #maydaypdx pic.twitter.com/dTZzSmevXu
— Everton Bailey Jr. (@EvertonBailey) May 1, 2017
Fire in the middle of the street. More flash grenades. Dozens of riot police pushing remaining protestors down Morrison. #MayDayPDX pic.twitter.com/OgLzOqZoJj
— Jenn Chavez (@portable_chavez) May 1, 2017
Police rush crowdthat's left #maydaypdx #portland @Oregonian pic.twitter.com/Q0AWvSnDMN
— Stephanie Yao Long (@stephyaolong) May 1, 2017
Cops and medics just rushed in, extinguished the fire #maydaypdx pic.twitter.com/zxgI7Llkwc
— Everton Bailey Jr. (@EvertonBailey) May 1, 2017
Anarchists have destroyed a police car, damaging numerous windows & property, starting fires, attacking police. #MayDayPDX
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017
Windows were broken out at the Target and Brooks Brothers stores on Madison between 9th and 10th #MayDayPDX pic.twitter.com/IjbQCGERTA
— Dave Killen (@killendave) May 2, 2017
Police cruiser that was damaged near Madison and 10th #maydaypdx pic.twitter.com/omcnz0xVgW
— Dave Killen (@killendave) May 2, 2017
You can’t say any of this was a surprise.
#MayDayPDX is around the corner! 2 weeks till then. #MayDay2017 #MayDayStrike #Oregon #OPDX #QuaniceHayes #PDX Retweet flyer please! Thx. pic.twitter.com/KqZuWqALOk
— Hellcat (@AnonDCC) April 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cameron_Gray/status/859191615910445060
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Update:
We interrupt this post to bring you some breaking news from CNN: Portland police are claiming that quote-unquote “anarchists” have been throwing projectiles and incendiary devices, forcing the city to cancel the May Day protest. We’re anxious to hear some follow-up from CNN about these so-called anarchists and how their rise can be traced back to the Tea Party movement.
Permit for Portland May Day protest canceled after "anarchists" threw projectiles and incendiary devices, police say https://t.co/D0zK3GV3qJ pic.twitter.com/Lopc60cvHj
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) May 2, 2017
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 4, 2017
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