Today’s news summary: March to Penumbra Kelly building, some arrests, shooting suspect Michael Reinoehl killed in Washington state, government leaders condemn violence, calls for Ted Wheeler to resign, comments from protestors.
Oregonian: Police respond without broad force to Portland protests Thursday: Key takeaways (Penumbra Kelly building march, some arrests)
Portland protest day 98 pic.twitter.com/HspuQG1mpx
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 4, 2020
Night 98. Protesters marching from Laurelhurst Park have just arrived at the Penumbra Kelly Building. Portland Police has just warned the crowd & members of the press to stay off the building property. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/PDxqFPyR8T
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 4, 2020
Oregonian: Police shooting of Michael Reinoehl: What we know about fatal encounter with fugitive task force in Washington
Vice News: Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted in Self-Defense (video from Vice News 9/3/2020 broadcast appears below)
Oregonian: Sister of Portland murder suspect Michael Reinoehl urges peace after his fatal shooting by police in Washington
Oregonian: Man under investigation in fatal shooting after pro-Trump rally in Portland admits he fired shots in interview with Vice News
Oregonian: Gov. Brown addresses Portland protest violence, coronavirus in news conference (video appears below)
Oregonian: Pointing lasers at officers during Portland protests now leads to federal civil disorder felony allegations
Oregonian: Vancouver police, Clark County Sheriff’s Office not sending officers to Portland
Daily Beast: Oregon’s ‘Unified’ Plan to End Portland Unrest Isn’t Unified at All
KGW: ‘When will protests stop?’ | Portland activist says that’s the wrong question – Portland activist Cameron Whitten says Portlanders should instead be asking when the suffering of their Black neighbors will end.
The Skanner: Editorial from the Publisher: Should Ted Wheeler Resign?
Ecclesio: A Pastor in the Portland Uprising by Aric Clark (first person account of attending protest)
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon leaders condemn acts of violence ahead of Labor Day weekend protests (city/county/state leaders)
Facebook: Ted Wheeler responds to protests, violence
