WATCH Trump supporters hit Antifa protesters with American flags during clashes in Washington state capital
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Two opposing events in Olympia, Washington, have resulted in violent brawls between supporters of President Donald Trump and Antifa. Police have confirmed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly fired shots during the unrest.
Pro-Trump demonstrators who gathered outside Washington State Capitol faced off with counter-protesters who attended an event labeled"Squash fascists". Violence followed, with videos on social media showing supporters of the president beating Antifa activists with American flags.
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Fight breaks out between Portland/ Washington protesters and counter protesters for Back The Blue and President Trump #Portland#PortlandProtests#Washington#antifa#fightpic.twitter.com/KRePS2L1sT
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020
Other footage appeared to depict masked protesters using tear gas against opponents.
Fight breaks out between Portland/ Washington protesters and counter protesters for Back The Blue and President Trump #Portland#PortlandProtests#Washington#antifa#fightpic.twitter.com/eVJfjq1uXS
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020
There have also been reports of shots fired during the clashes. One video apparently shows a Trump supporter pointing a handgun at Antifa protesters. Another purportedly shows the man firing the weapon.
Individual who fired his gun earlier in the day can be seen at the :23 second mark pointing his firearm at protesters. According to an Olympia Police officer, that individual has been arrested & they are currently investigating the shooting. #Washington#Portland#Protest#fightpic.twitter.com/e4LQFPWb79
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 6, 2020
Things are heating up. A shot was fired pic.twitter.com/SIxRGbdeD0
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 5, 2020
Police later confirmed they had arrested an individual who "appeared to fire at least one round from a handgun into the opposing crowd." They added that groups of protesters eventually dispersed as officers were "monitoring to ensure things are peaceful from here forward."
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