We reported back on the 18th that after much uproar from the general public, the Portland PD declared their intent to seek a man with the nickname of Keese Love for allegedly kicking and nearly killing a white man who was held against his will by apparent Antifa/BLM type rioters.
It’s been reported that after being in a coma, the man will thankfully survive. That doesn’t get Keese Love off the hook though, and as of today, it is apparent that he has yet to be apprehended.
Less than an hour ago Portland PD posted a tweet of a man wanted as a possible witness who may be able to help find Love, full name, ‘Marquese Love’. It looks like they are seeking help from anyone who can identify this potential witness. There is no word on whether or not he is being sought as a possible accomplice to the violent crime done on behalf of the rioters.
In the tweet by the Portland PD, you can see a picture of Keese Love, but if you click on the link associated you can see the man they are looking for, who is also highlighted in our cover photo of this article, with the mask dangling on his chin. Portland PD tweeted:
“Update: PPB is Looking to Identify a Witness in High Profile Assault (Photo)”
Update: PPB is Looking to Identify a Witness in High Profile Assault (Photo) https://t.co/EreFxKxYiQ pic.twitter.com/vtiGi6kgmC
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) August 20, 2020
Previously Media Right News Reported in part on this ongoing saga:
Portland police have announced a manhunt is underway for Marquise Love, aka “Keese Love,” who they identified as a suspect in Sunday night’s attack on a truck driver who was seen on video being pulled from the vehicle and violently beaten.
Andy Ngo had tweeted out that Love has “ties to Portland BLM” and that “any legacy media coverage” will intentionally “omit his ties.”
The full media release by the Portland Police as can be seen if you click the link on their tweet or here reads as follows in italics:
“Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Detectives are continuing to investigate an assault that occurred on August 16, 2020, near Southwest Taylor and 4th Ave are trying to locate and/or identify the person in the photo.
This person is a witness and investigators are asking them come forward. Investigators are asking the public to contact investigators if they know who this person is. The witness may have had contact with the suspect at Lownsdale Square prior to the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Christensen at 503-823-2087 or email Brent.Christensen@portlandoregon.gov.
The photo was obtained from Drew Hernandez’s from @livesmattershow video
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Yesterday, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began investigation of an assault that occurred in the downtown area where an adult male associated to a white pick-up truck was violently assaulted. Investigators positively identified the suspect as 25 year-old Marquise Love. Investigators made attempts to contact Love but could not locate him.
Investigators have left messages for Love to turn himself in but will continue to look for him as there is probable cause for his arrest.
PPB Investigators have been made aware of attempts by members of the public to contact Love after possible personal information was posted online. Investigators urge the public to not do this as it can be dangerous. Also, the information circulating on social media is not always accurate.
Other reports around social media claim that the victim in this case is not recovering or has succumbed to the injuries. These reports are false. The victim has been released from the hospital and is recovering.
Investigators are still trying to locate a transgender female who had some of her things stolen in the area of Southwest Taylor and 4th Ave, the location where this incident began. That person has not been contacted and their identity is unknown. Investigators would like to speak to this person.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Brent Christensen at 503-823-2087 or at Brent.Christensen@portlandoregon.gov.
PPB understands the high public interest in cases such as these. The release of information may not be as timely as the public would like. Social media platforms make it quick to circulate information but investigators often need to make other connections not seen in videos. Investigators need to protect the integrity of the cases they are assigned in order to present the best case to prosecutors and sometimes an early release of unverified information can hinder that process.
“The Portland Police Bureau is taking this assault and other incidents of violence extremely seriously,” said Chief Lovell. “Our Detectives continue to investigate this assault as well as other acts of violence directed toward protestors, but we need more than just videos from social media. In order to hold individuals responsible for criminal acts, we need the public to provide information and refrain from tampering with evidence.”
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On August 16, 2020 at 10:27 p.m., Portland Police officers responded to an accident call at the intersection of Southwest Taylor Street and Broadway. The call read that “protestors chased a white Ford 4×4, which has crashed” at that location and “protestors drug him out of car.” Another witness called prior to police arrival and reported that 9-10 people were “beating the guy.”
Officers responded and found an adult male who was unconscious with injuries. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering.
Portland Police became aware of video’s circulating through social media, which show various events of what led up to an assault of the victim. The series of events was carried out in different locations involving many different people. This in an ongoing investigation and the Police Bureau will provide further information as it is available. Below are chronological links to the videos posted on Twitter by Drew Hernandez @livesmattershow and Kalen From Scriberr @FromKalen:
Investigators learned that the victim may have been trying to help a transgender female who had some of her thing stolen in the area of Southwest Taylor and 4th Ave, the location where this incident began. That person has not been contacted and their identity is unknown. Investigators would like to speak to this person.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Brent Christensen at 503-823-2087 or at Brent.Christensen@portlandoregon.gov.
The Portland Police Bureau has been learning of criminal activity captured on social media, as it relates to the ongoing protests, which go unreported. Portland Police would like to remind witnesses and victims to call police immediately so that a timely investigation can begin and valuable evidence can be collected.”
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We will do our best to update if we find out more about this manhunt underway or the search for the witness.
