Car Strikes Protesters in Portland, Police Report At Least Two Injured

In Portland, Oregon, protesters were marching through the streets chanting phrases like, “Who’s streets, our streets” when a black car hit at least two protesters according to the Portland police.

This motherfucker just plowed through peaceful protestors, TWICE#portlandprotest pic.twitter.com/RRvNgTEjZ3

— Kevin Parks (@kevin_parks) June 17, 2020

PPB Officers responding to SE 3/Alder to assist @PDXFire get to two patients who were struck by a vehicle. Officers are trying to help get medical attention to those in need.

Medical on scene. Officers have stopped a vehicle that may be involved. Traffic investigation on-going.

Medical on scene. Officers have stopped a vehicle that may be involved. Traffic investigation on-going.

— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 17, 2020

In video shared by freelance journalist Nathan Howard, you can hear somebody screaming from the injuries they sustained. Howard says that “at least three people injured.”

Police and fire are on scene at what appears to be multiple people struck by a car in downtown Portland. No apparent fatalities, but at least three people injured.

Police and fire are on scene at what appears to be multiple people struck by a car in downtown Portland. No apparent fatalities, but at least three people injured. pic.twitter.com/2jQg1o1kCu

— Nathan Howard (@SmileItsNathan) June 17, 2020