Portland State University found itself at the center of a significant clash involving an anti-Israel protest and the police.
Protestors (and some believe Antifa) took over a college campus library and had been occupying for several days.
Finally, on May 2, 2024, police officers were finally called in to remove those who had taken over the building.
A dramatic video captured an intense moment as an anti-Israel protester charged at a police officer during efforts to clear the campus’s Millar Library, resulting in the protester being knocked to the ground. It’s a fine example of what happens when a punk meets a real man.
If they had paid attention in history class they’d know how to form a proper phalanx pic.twitter.com/Hc2kX5E9cl
— Joel Berry (@JoelWBerry) May 2, 2024
The Portland Police Bureau has been actively working to clear the Millar Library following the unlawful occupation that began on Monday. The protesters, some carrying makeshift shields made out of trash cans, were seen leaving the library amidst cheers from a crowd. The situation escalated when one protester charged at a police officer, leading to a physical confrontation and the protester’s arrest. The Portland Police Bureau has made several arrests as part of their efforts to address the situation.
The library at @Portland_State has sustained extensive damage from days of occupation by far-left extremists. They prepared improvised weapons and destroyed the fire alarms so they could smoke. They stole rare books. The violence was committed “for Gaza.”pic.twitter.com/VOZTnaMkQM
— Andy Ngô ️ (@MrAndyNgo) May 3, 2024
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt stated earlier that he expects felony charges to be filed against the protesters involved in the occupation. These charges include burglary and felony criminal mischief, along with other possible misdemeanors. According to reports several priceless books were damaged.
Ngo EXCLUSIVE: I’ve obtained undercover secret video INSIDE the ongoing violent @Portland_State library siege by Antifa and far-left extremists. They’ve occupied the whole building, vandalizing it floor-by-floor, ostensibly in support of Gaza. PSU has shut down the whole campus… pic.twitter.com/0Ff4fEij3q
— Andy Ngô ️ (@MrAndyNgo) May 1, 2024
The @Portland_State Antifa library siege and Gaza riot suspects are scheduled to be arraigned on May 3 at 9 am and 2 pm at the Multnomah County Justice Center. The public can attend and request permission from the court to photograph the suspects. Riot support groups are… pic.twitter.com/t91huFDxZM
— Andy Ngô ️ (@MrAndyNgo) May 3, 2024
