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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Portland police say a group of about 100
anarchists caused more than $500,000 in damage to businesses and
government buildings in downtown Portland Tuesday night.
KGW reported the violence broke out at the end of a memorial gathering to
mark the 2-year anniversary of the killing of self-proclaimed anarchist
Sean Kealiher.
In 2019, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported that Kealiher, 23, was hit by
an SUV while he was leaving Cider Riot, a now-closed bar in Northeast
Portland that was popular among left-wing activists.
The newspaper said gunshots were fired at the vehicle that hit Kealiher,
and it was found crashed into a wall, but the driver was not located at
the scene.
Kealiher was dropped off at a hospital that night. Police said he died of
blunt force trauma.
No arrests have been made in connection to Kealiher's death.
Here's the full Portland Police Bureau release:
On October 12, 2021, at about 9:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers learned
that a group had gathered in the area of Chapman Square Park, and some participants were blocking Southwest 3rd Avenue. Some fencing from the
park was used to barricade the street. Some illegal aerial fireworks were
set off, as well as graffiti to buildings.
No arrests have been made in connection to Kealiher's death.
Here's the full Portland Police Bureau release:
On October 12, 2021, at about 9:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers learned
that a group had gathered in the area of Chapman Square Park, and some participants were blocking Southwest 3rd Avenue. Some fencing from the
park was used to barricade the street. Some illegal aerial fireworks were
set off, as well as graffiti to buildings.
Investigations into the criminal behavior are underway. No arrests have
been made yet. At this point, the damage is believed to be in excess of $500,000, and reports are still being compiled. There were 35 separate locations that were targeted, including banks, retail stores, coffee
shops, and government buildings. If anyone has information about who
committed crimes, please notify
crimetips@portlandoregon.gov attention:
Central NRT.
"I'm concerned about the brazen criminal acts that took place downtown
last night," said Chief Chuck Lovell. "I want to assure those who were victimized that investigations are underway, and we will do whatever we
can to identify and arrest those who were responsible. We ask that anyone
with information please reach out to us. Thank you to all the officers who responded to a challenging situation."
https://ktvz.com/news/crime-courts/2021/10/14/portland-police-100- anarchists-cause-more-than-500000-damage-in-downtown-violence/
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