.@PortlandPolice now holding press conference on today’s protests with @tedwheeler. Police performed “like professionals” he opens with. He says officers did a good job keeping groups separated. He once again says “hate is not welcome in Portland” #KOIN6News
Now, @ChiefDOutlaw at the podium thanking agencies that came in from around the state. “Today was a long and arduous day,” “I’m proud of the work that was done today.” Says officers began seizing weapons as soon as groups started to gather #KOIN6News
Outlaw estimates 1,200 people showed up to protest and is sticking to a number of 13 arrests. One officer did deploy pepper balls, six minor injuries “not caused by law enforcement individuals” #KOIN6News
More info will be released on charges and arrests in the coming hours. “Hold off on making judgments,” she says. Outlaw says officers did not show “preferential treatment” rather a “de-escalation” of events #KOIN6News
That last bit is in regards to officers assisting some of those right-wing protesters to their cars #KOIN6News
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