A pro-Palestinian group named after a militant activist killed in Gaza claimed responsibility for torching several police cars in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday.
in post On the Rose City Counter Info website, the group, which calls itself Rachel Corrie’s Ghost Brigade, wrote that it set fire to “some” police cars belonging to a Portland Police Bureau “training facility.”
Rachel Corrie was an extremist Activist Originally from Olympia, Washington. In March 2003, he was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to protect his home in Gaza from destruction.
Cory was initially concerned about the Israeli-Palestinian issue, but as he listened to his friends, he became concerned that Israel was destroying people’s homes in the Gaza Strip and causing harm. became. She continued to participate in the international solidarity movement.
Her death later accident. The judge ruled that the driver had not seen Mr Colley and his life could have been saved if he had moved out of the way.
“On May Day, we set fire to several PPB vehicles at our training facility. We are pleased to have grown to the point where we broke through the fence, set 10 fires, and burned 15 cars. ” the group claimed.
FILE/On May 2, 2024, a man allegedly drove toward pro-Palestinian students and protesters at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, with graffiti and windows smashed inside. A car has been seen. (John Rudoff/AFP via Getty Images)
The group calls out “the Haymarket martyrs,” “all black and indigenous rebels murdered by slave traders and settlers,” all “brutal student protesters,” and “Palestinian martyrs.” He added that he set the vehicle on fire.
“Our attack was a pre-emptive strike. After seeing Humboldt, Columbia, UCLA, etc., we knew that the PSU occupation would be violently wiped out and wanted to attack the PPB in advance.” continued.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the Portland State University library for several days, after which law enforcement authorities removed them and arrested about 30 people, according to media reports. WGME.
The university library suffered severe damage. closed Until autumn for repairs.
Rachel Corrie’s Ghost Brigade, a domestic terrorist organization based in Portland, Oregon, released a statement today claiming responsibility for setting fire to 15 Portland Police Department vehicles on May 1st. pic.twitter.com/JIFoRWZwLs
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“We respect the profession of students, especially those who are occupying buildings and causing damage to the university, but we hate to see them passively waiting to be attacked.” continued. “Catch the police by surprise! They don’t believe you’re free. Show them it’s you! Raid them before they raid you!”
As of Monday, Portland police said 17 police cars had been reported set on fire in the incident. oregonlive.com.
According to the newspaper, police said in a statement that they were aware of the post from the group that allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and were investigating.
“The investigation into this online incident is open and active,” Mike Benner, a spokesperson for the Portland Police Bureau, told the outlet. “Detectives do not want to jeopardize the integrity of the investigation.”
