A video captured the moment when an Antifa member threw a Molotov cocktail in the direction of police officers but it hit a protestor instead.
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According to the Daily Wire, members of Antifa rioted in southeast Portland and threw a Molotov cocktail towards police officers. The makeshift explosion lit a street on fire and a protestor who fell to the ground shortly afterward. Several protestors and police officers assisted the protestor so the fire could be quickly extinguished. Before the fire took place Saturday night, Portland Police said in a tweet for protestors to keep the marches lawful and remain on the sidewalks.
Graphic: #Antifa rioters throw a Molotov cocktail in direction of police in SE Portland. It lands next to people, setting one on fire. Video by @TaylerUSA. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/NJfEURKfkC
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
“Portland Police are making loudspeaker announcements reminding people marching near Ventura Park to remain on sidewalks and obey all laws. The march is unpermitted. Portland Police encourage lawful demonstrations.”
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Twenty minutes after the tweet, they announced that a riot took place and warned the public about Molotov cocktails being thrown at police officers.
“Portland Police note that persons on Southeast Stark are engaging in tumultuous and violent conduct thereby intentionally or recklessly creating a grave risk of causing public alarm This is a riot. Police are giving announcements to disperse People are throwing Molotov cocktails.”