Someone spotted an empty green bus at Klamath Community College. The wife of the man who was set on fire in Hong Kong last week has told Chinese state television she was “heartbroken” by his injuries. By Sofia Menchu. LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Nigeria sovereign Eurobonds fell more than 2 cents on the dollar on Wednesday after soldiers fired at protesters a … That unsubstantiated finger pointing has coincided with viral rumors on social media — posts on Facebook and Nextdoor that buses filled with thousands of antifa and anarchists were on their way to loot suburban neighborhoods. Lambert reported that protesters later fought with police. But Brigham and dozens of other protesters have continued to gather nightly at Sugarman's Corner. The rally lasted about four hours with Klamath Falls Police Department officers standing between the two sets of protesters. Police spray mace to disperse demonstrators during a protest against police brutality, in Florissant, Missouri, on June 27. "They got the big guy RV," Brigham said to an audience of 14 viewers. Edmund DeMarche is a senior news editor for FoxNews.com. "God, please don't tell us this is going on all over the place.". REUTERS/Luis Echeverria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY . Police and 9-1-1 dispatchers in South Bend, Indiana, were inundated with calls warning of "busloads of people coming in from the Toll Road." A participant marching in front of a Defund The NYPD banner at the protest, on June 29. The protest follows shooting and death of a black man by police earlier in the day, with video showing police officers opening fire on a black man in a parking lot before he falls to the ground. Senior New Yorkers hold a rally outside City Hall on June 24, in a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to demand less funding for the NYPD and more to social well-being programs for the elderly. Market data provided by Factset. One tweet, posted by several different, brand new accounts using identical language, warned South Bend residents to "be in by 9 and lock all of your doors.". Last week, Trump announced that he planned to designate antifa as a terrorist organization. A demonstrator raises his fist while marching in front of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on June 23. As one of the few black men who lives there, he felt compelled to attend. GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Thousands of people on Saturday staged the biggest protest yet against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, with some setting fire to Congress, fuelled by anger over cuts in the 2021 … Minneapolis police are reportedly investigating a homicide after the owner of a pawn shop shot and killed a looter as chaos erupted on day two of protests over the death of George Floyd. The Department historically has been close-knit, proud of the loyalty of its members. or redistributed. In the end, Klamath Falls' largest Black Lives Matter protest saw no looting, no fires and little violence, apart from a few thrown punches, instigated by the armed side of the street, several of the Black Lives Matter protesters told NBC News. "It felt like walking through an enemy war camp," he said. Tyshawn, 9, left, and his brother Tyler, 11, right, of Baltimore, hold signs saying "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" on June 24 as they sit on a concrete barrier near a police line as demonstrators protest along a section of 16th Street that has been renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza, in Washington, D.C. Georginio Wijnaldum and Andy Robertson of Liverpool show respect for George Floyd before the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on June 24 in Liverpool, England. The crowd gathered at Colonel Park in southeast Portland at about 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and about an hour later about 200 marched to the Multnomah Building chanting, "say her name, Brionna Taylor," KPTV.com reported. They thought I must be a black man that came from somewhere else.". A woman wears a "Black Lives Matter" earring at a protest to defund the police in an area being called the "City Hall Autonomous Zone" near City Hall, in Manhattan, New York, on June 27. The initial charge of attempted murder he faced was later dropped, WDRB reported. Local artists partnered with volunteers to paint a message on the mural after being inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 28. DISTURBING FOOTAGE shows a policeman set on fire by furious protesters in Mexico, amid escalating clashes following the death of a man in police custody. Legal Statement. By Sofia Menchu . According to the Peoples Revolution Milwaukee Facebook page, protesters were calling for the removal of Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber in the aftermath of the Joseph Mensah resignation. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "There was never the feel of a large contingent of a lot of out-of-town folks," Klamath Falls Police Department Capt. ", Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Mississippi police identify 2-year-old boy abandoned at Goodwill donation outlet, arrest suspect, Saudi announces three-phase roll out of Covid-19 vaccine. Antifa walked into a hornet's nest. Protesters set fire to Guatemala's congress over their vote to cut the budgets of health and education spending. Sioux Falls Argus Leader. "I have never felt a threat to my business as I did last night," Kline wrote in his post. Syndicated Content. Protesters gather outside the Public Safety Facility building, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 29. ADVERTISEMENT 11th Ave. and Pine St: Patient is an … By Wednesday morning, police had arrested two people, Fox 12 reported. "This was an internal message sent by Col Edwards to the Citizen-Airmen of the 173d Fighter Wing for their situational awareness and safety," Jackson said. A graphic video captured the moment a man opened fire at protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin before walking past several police cars without being stopped. The article quotes a Facebook post by Dan Kline, the owner of a local billiards bar. On local social media, rumors were swirling that buses filled with outsiders were planning to infiltrate Klamath Falls to wreak similar havoc. Protesters Falls walking track leads through superb World Heritage rainforest before arriving at spectacular waterfalls in Nightcap National Park, near Lismore. Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt, addresses the media after an omnibus court hearing in the case against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 29. "A lot of these people came out because they swore that antifa buses were in town," Brigham said. In the aftermath of Saturday night protests that turned violent and destructive in Buffalo, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have moved into the Falls to provide support to The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. had received tips from an unnamed sources that protesters from outside of Sioux Falls planned to … Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. “What happened at that gas station … A Menomonee Falls Speedway is under fire after it locked its doors to protesters Tuesday night, prompting those involved to claim it was racially motivated. PORTLAND MAYOR TED WHEELER DENOUNCES 'ALL VIOLENCE' AFTER BRUTAL ATTACK ON PICKUP DRIVER. Anger in Lebanon as desperate Syrian sets fire to himself. Follow him on Twitter, Suspect identified in brutal attack on driver during Portland protests. Still others remain convinced that antifa had been there that night, run off by the sight of hundreds of armed patriots. A Black Lives Matter balloon is seen at the Navy Memorial to support Black Lives Matter, in Washington, D.C., on June 27. ... a man was set on fire, ... Hong Kong falls into recession after a decade 03:19. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Protesters lie in the middle of the highway for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer held his knee to George Floyd's neck, killing Floyd, during a march as racial inequality protests continue in Washington, on June 23. "Antifa RETREATS From Suburb After Business Owner and Neighborhood Show Up With Guns," stated the headline on the website NewsPunch, one of the internet's most notorious fake news destinations. The paper added that the protest was peaceful at first. A statue of an elk dating to 1900 has been removed for safekeeping after protesters in Portland, Oregon, set fire to its base, The Oregonian reports. Four hours away from Klamath Falls, in Coquille, Oregon, Curry County Sheriff John Ward warned residents on Tuesday in a Facebook post that "3 buss loads of ANTIFA protestors are making their way from Douglas County headed for Coquille then to Coos Bay.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But mostly, they carried guns. They had heard that antifa, paid by billionaire philanthropist Geoge Soros, were being bused in from neighboring cities, hellbent on razing their idyllic town. Demonstrators march around City Hall on June 23, demanding that New York City defund the NYPD. Players kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign before the match, as play resumes behind closed doors, in Wigan, England, on June 27. Peaceful protests 150 miles north in Eugene, Oregon, had been followed by a fire in the street and looting. Maj. Nikki Jackson, a spokeswoman for the 173rd Fighter Wing, confirmed in an email that the message had come from Edwards. A George Floyd mural in Manhattan, on June 29. Douglas Bankler told NBC News the antifa bus rumor may have started on Facebook, but spread through the town like a real-life game of telephone. The Bonneville County Sheriff's … The first mention of the buses coming to Klamath Falls came on Facebook. Children raise their fists during the first Black Lives Matter children demonstration in Diemen, The Netherlands, on June 25. A participant holds a Black Lives Matter sign at the protest on June 24 in New York. ", "They were just trying to make a peaceful demonstration, and they ran into a fight.". "We didn't know what we were up against, you know? Protesters Falls walking track is in Nightcap National Park. Authorities say the body of an Idaho Falls man was found inside a mobile home after a fire. They held signs, many of which have become common during recent protests: "Black Lives Matter" and "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.". The violent protests continued through most of the night. In Klamath Falls, Oregon, victory declared over antifa, which never showed up About 200 protesters came to Sugarman's Corner, the local hotspot in downtown Klamath Falls… Inside that home was a child.” Fortunately, the fire department was able to get to the building in time and rescue everyone in the building. Demonstrators march in the streets during a Pride rally, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 28. US Navy veteran and Black Lives Matter protester Kishon McDonald, L, testifies beside George Washington University Law School Law Professor Jonathan Turley, C, and Amelia Brace, R, of Australia's Seven News during the US House Natural Resources Committee hearing on "The US Park Police Attack on Peaceful Protesters at Lafayette Square", in Washington, D.C., on June 29. Tensions were already high in Klamath Falls. Seattle Fire Department responded to the scene and gave information about the man’s condition. Let's break it down. The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. had received tips from an unnamed sources that protesters from outside of Sioux Falls planned to … Ryan Brosterhous told local newspaper Herald and News. It's just somebody in an RV trying to go on vacation. Protests in Chile turn violent with church set on fire and police using tear gas. ... the man then falls … Like in many of the protests that have recently sprung up in cities across the United States,the group was made up of white, black and Latino people, members of the Native AmericanKlamath Tribes, and the LGBTQ community; a diverse coalition in a county of 68,000 where 9 out of every ten residents are white, according to Census estimates. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. A post in a Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Facebook group implored residents to "protect yourselves, your family and your businesses" from a "serious rumor" about a group "organizing to riot and loot.". Police are not releasing much information, stating that they have turned the investigation over to the state Justice Department’s criminal investigations division. PM says he will address the nation after man shot dead for breaking coronavirus curfew. A Black Lives Matter protest makes its way along Oxford Street, in London, England, on June 28. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. That night, hundreds gathered at the Coos County Courthouse with guns, awaiting arrival of the antifa buses, the Brandon Western World reported. Her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired at police, allegedly hitting one officer in a leg. Taylor was shot multiple times as police entered her home on a “no-knock” warrant. The demonstration was a call for justice, for George Floyd, and all victims of police murder. The death of Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American woman in Louisville,Ky., has drawn national attention amid the debate over police use of force against Blacks and other minorities. Black Lives Matter protesters rally outside Iowa Gov. Demonstrators gather at the Navy Memorial to support Black Lives Matter during the Black Mamas March, a protest against police brutality and racial inequality, in Washington, D.C., on June 27. Dec 1, 2020; by Aaron Kunkler It was like a sixth grade football team walking into the Oakland Coliseum to take on the Raiders.". The morning after the non-riot, a local couple, Douglas and Debra Bankler, published an op-ed in the Western World, saying "there's not a whole lot worth 'looting,' and 'burning down' in Coquille — and we mean that in a good way! According to the Peninsula Daily News, the bus was occupied by a multi-racial family of four heading home from a campsite. Some local police departments and sheriff's offices in Idaho and South Dakota posted to social media to assuage residents of the false antifa bus rumors that had gripped local social media. Portland police confirmed the fire to Fox News. "That's not antifa. Fox News' Dom Calicchio and the Associated Press contributed to this report, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The protest was peaceful, and as … Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. By Wednesday morning, police had arrested two people, Fox 12 reported. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks as other House Democrats listen during an event on police reform on June 25 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Marcus Henderson and Naudia Miller of Black Collective Voices arrive to speak on June 25 at a news conference in Seattle. It was eventually surrounded "by seven or eight carloads of people in the grocery store parking lot.". A street sign at the intersection of 11th Ave. and Pine St. has been changed to read "George Floyd Way" inside the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. "Don't believe in the fear. Towns from Washington state to Indiana have seen armed groups begin patrolling the streets after receiving warnings about an antifa invasion, often spurred by social media or passed along from friends. A woman walks by a depiction of George Floyd as people continue to occupy space while protesting against racial inequality, at the CHOP area in Seattle on June 22. "The alert was received from local law enforcement agencies here in Klamath Falls.". Former Minnesota police officer J. Alexander Kueng arrives for his omnibus hearing on aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 29. The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest. Didn’t see sh--!”, PORTLAND POLICE ID SUSPECT IN BRUTAL BEATING. But the presence of armed people who clearly did not support their group was chilling. The armed man who livestreamed the protest, who was worried about antifa coming to murder white people, posted an update to his Facebook page acknowledging the risks had been overblown. Police engaged in a tense stand-off with protesters, using tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds in the capital on Sunday. Nov 21, 2020 10:54 PM. They said they came with shotguns, rifles and pistols to protect their downtown businesses from outsiders. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - A structure fire Tuesday morning at the 1900 block of Henryanna Avenue caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage and $5,000 in content damage. The January 2031 NG191082788= and February 2038 NG177797294= issues led the falls, both slipping to two-week lows, Refinitiv pricing data showed. Those actions have yet to erupt in major violence but often bring heavily armed people in close contact with protestors, as it did in Klamath Falls. On Monday night, authorities said people marched to the police union building and tried to break into the facility. Protesters set fire to Guatemala’s Congress in protests over 2021 budget / KELO-AM. A protester stands outside the governor's office in New York on June 25 as protests continue around the country to mark the one-month anniversary of George Floyd's death, which gave rise to a national movement calling for police reforms. "It's been a long time since I felt this much love," Brigham said in a livestream from Thursday night's protest, as a large van drove by. ", "I can see why they felt threatened somewhat, because they actually were," Kline said of the Black Lives Matter protesters who faced the militia on Sunday. People visit the new police line at St. John's Church on June 25 in Washington, D.C, which has been the site of protests over the death of George Floyd. Frederick Brigham, 31, Klamath Falls resident and musician who goes by "Wreck the Rebel," said he never thought Black Lives Matter protests would come to his town. Speaking to local media , an Oklahoma City Police Department spokesman said that a man armed with a knife had “ran” at an officer, so “officers were forced to discharge their weapon.” Reached by phone, Kline said he was proud of the way the counter-protest took a stand against antifa, and showed the world what would happen should any outside group try and bring a fight to Klamath Falls. Demonstrators came out a year after mass protests that saw the … "There are two buses heading this way from Portland, full of ANTIFA members and loaded with bricks. A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against police brutality and racial inequality, in Berlin, Germany, on June 27. Like nearly every other county in the U.S., Klamath County and the county seat of Klamath Falls have private Facebook groups dedicated to local news, mostly filled with postings about lost dogs, local announcements, and constant chatter about what's heard over the police scanner. "Team Kingsley, for your safety I ask you to please avoid the downtown area this evening. A mural appears in Shoreditch, East London by Black Lives Matter in response to the death of George Floyd in London, England, on June 30. NBC News reviewed similar warnings and posts of panic in local apps like Nextdoor and Facebook groups from all throughout the country this week. Just across the street, hundreds of their mostly white neighbors were there for decidedly different reasons. Portland police confirmed the fire to Fox News. After 20 minutes at Van Eps Park, protesters moved to the courthouse across the street before ending at the Sioux Falls Police station. The Oregonian reported that Tuesday marked the city’s 83rd night of protests and described the Multnomah building as the county seat of government. A demonstrator is helped after he was maced during a protest, in Florissant, Missouri, on June 27. No arrests were made during Monday night’s protest and authorities said most of the crowd dispersed by early Tuesday morning. "We live in a tiny, podunk, little Oregon beach town. While large rallies in major cities have been the most visible part of recent social efforts to change how police treat black people, hundreds more have popped up in small, rural towns, where residents have marched and kneeled to protest police brutality. Violence and other controversies have occurred during the George Floyd protests, an ongoing series of protests and unrest which began in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States on May 26, 2020 in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin. In Klamath Falls, Oregon, victory declared over antifa, which never showed up, 39 Gifts That Are Selling Like Hotcakes During The Holidays, Top credit card wipes out interest until 2022 (seriously), This Is the Present Everyone's Talking About, © Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images, © Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images, © Michael Reynolds/POOL/AFP via Getty Images, © Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images, © Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto/Getty Images, © Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images. Kline's post received thousands of likes and shares and was posted in other local Facebook groups from Macomb County in Michigan to Sandpoint, Idaho, according to Facebook's social media analysis tool, CrowdTangle. Harry Hearns of the "community response team" talks to other protesters June 22 outside the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct. Protesters have burned down the Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta where a black man was shot by police as he tried to escape arrest, and blocked a … Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Most everyone seemed to be carrying something: flags, baseball bats, hammers and axes. From its early days as a volunteer unit to its founding after the Great Fire of 1889, its roots were as a social and fraternal organization. "I saw some scattered SJWs and some in black at Albertsons," one woman posted. GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Thousands of people on Saturday staged the biggest protest yet against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, with some setting fire to Congress, fuelled by anger over cuts in the 2021 budget just as the country reels from back to back storms. At one point, a man wearing a mask and dark sunglasses pours flammable liquid on the back of one of the officers and sets him on fire. Senior New Yorkers hold a rally outside City Hall on June 24 in a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to demand less funding for the NYPD and more for social well-being programs for the elderly. Police took to Twitter to declare the riot “after individuals vandalized, repeatedly smashed first floor windows with rocks and threw burning material into an office.”, The department retweeted a video posted by Hannah Ray Lambert, a reporter with KOIN News, who filmed a small fire with a crowd in the background chanting, “What did you see? Iran’s voice of protest falls silent The Committee for the Defence of Iranian People’s Rights pays tribute to Iranian singer and symbol of liberation, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, who died last week. Portland protesters on Tuesday marched to a new venue, the county seat of government, where they broke windows and lit fires — including one inside the building. Those protests — and some of the violence and looting that have accompanied them — have become the source of growing skepticism and paranoia in conserative circles. Although big protests with tear gas and cars on fire get the most ... Definitely wear a mask covering your mouth and nose during the protest. The Seattle Fire Department has grown through the years to accommodate Seattle's expansion, both in population and in size. Aaron Covington holds his fist up while leading people in a chant on June 24 as demonstrators protest in front of a police line on a section of 16th Street that's been renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. Street art that reads "I can't breathe" by Sauteezy is seen painted on a billboard on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, on June 24. Demonstrators gather to protest against institutional racism and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, in London, England, on June 27. Protesters cited that the Black Hills are sacred to Native Americans and that Trump's administration opposes interests of … "Friends in the NYPD" warned of antifa "being sent to the suburbs" in one post. Though it was a small gathering, they had company. The Klamath Falls Police Department did not return emails and phone messages from NBC News. Since nationwide protests began, President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr have without evidence blamed the antifa movement — a loose network of groups made up of radicals who rely on direct action, and sometimes violence, to fight the far right and what thefascism — for the looting and property damage seen during some of the otherwise peaceful rallies. 25-year-old former security guard Marquise Love is being sought by Portland police; Dan Springer has an update. Believe in this love. Kim Reynolds' office, in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 29. Protesters run as police fire tear gas in central Hong Kong (Image: REUTERS) Protests … A white bus with "Black Lives Matter" and peace signs painted in green and blue was spotted in the Walmart parking lot. An aerial view from a drone as residents view the "End Racism Now" mural painted on Main Street, in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 28. A banner in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign is seen in the stands during the match, as play resumes behind closed doors, in London, England, on June 29. “We don’t need it beautified. All rights reserved. PARIS (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas at a protest march against police violence in Paris on Saturday after masked protesters launched fireworks at their lines, put up barricades and threw stones. PROVO, Utah – Protesters pushed back against a proposed private development on Bridal Veil Falls Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday’s vote in Utah County to place the iconic waterfalls under a conservation easement. Officials said … Thai riot police fired water cannon at protesters who tried to cut their way through razor wire barricades outside parliament on Tuesday as lawmakers discussed possible changes to the constitution. Witnesses and the rights group Amnesty International said several people were killed and wounded when soldiers opened fire. Someone reported a U-haul in front of TJ Maxx, or maybe it was the House of Shoes. The Hong Kong protests have dragged on for more than six months. The rumors are unfounded. The protesters intercepted the fire apparatus several blocks away with vehicles and blocked that fire department’s access to the structure fire. They leaned in front of local businesses The Daily Bagel and Rick's Smoke Shop wearing military fatigues and bulletproof vests, with blue bands tied around their arms. The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office says the body, believed to be that of 61-year-old Jarius Hanson, was found inside the home after the fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon. People lie down on the street at the CHOP area in Seattle on June 22, after some believed police would arrive outside the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct as people continue to occupy space while protesting against racial inequality. On the north side of the street, protesters chanted "George Floyd." There have been rumors of the antifa going into residential areas to 'f--k up the white hoods.'". Soldiers opened fire on protesters … Market data provided by Factset. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Walker has claimed he fired his weapon because he thought the apartment was being robbed. Pizza is brought to demonstrators chained together in an intersection in Boston on June 23, during demonstrations against racial inequality. A man walks past an office of the Congress building set on fire by demonstrators during a protest demanding the resignation of President Alejandro Giammattei, in Guatemala City, Guatemala November 21, 2020. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit. The fire was reported around 1:24 p.m., according to the Bonneville County Sheriff's … Drive for approximately 15km to the end of this mostly rough gravel road; Park at Terania Creek picnic area, … "They couldn't believe that I was from here. A statue of Christopher Columbus in Virginia has been torn down by protesters, who then set it on fire and threw it into a lake, in the latest action against monuments in the wake of … A part of a roof on fire falls on a firefighter as he extinguishes a building after shelling in Artemivsk, eastern Ukraine, Feb. 14, 2015. We received an alert that there may be 2 busloads of ANTIFA protesters enroute to Klamath Falls and arriving in downtown around 2030 tonight," the post stated. "Antifa didn't make it to the courthouse and my bar had no incidents. On the south side of the street, chants of "USA," and "Go home," erupted throughout the night. Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors congregate despite heavy rain at the City Hall as part of the "Defund NYPD" and "Occupy City Hall" movement continues in New York City, on June 30.