Tensions run high as BIPOC rally is met with large counter-protest in Eugene

by News Staff

Sun, July 26th 2020 at 8:46 PM

Updated Tue, July 28th 2020 at 12:39 PM

The All Lives Matter counter protesters disengage and begin to leave the area. Approximately 100 All Lives Matter counter protesters confronted an estimated 300 pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in front of the Eugene federal courthouse Saturday afternoon. The confrontation quickly turned violent, resulting in several fist fights and one man with the All Lives Matter group discharging his sidearm. Photo by Dan Morrison

A pro-Black LIves Matter protester, in black leather, confronts several All Lives Matter counter protesters. Approximately 100 All Lives Matter counter protesters confronted an estimated 300 pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in front of the Eugene federal courthouse Saturday afternoon. The confrontation quickly turned violent, resulting in several fist fights and one man with the All Lives Matter group discharging his sidearm. Photo by Dan Morrison

Marcus Edwards, spokesperson for the All Lives Matter counter protesters, in white T-shirt and black trousers, smiles as he leads the counter protesters away from the court house after several violent confrontations. Approximately 100 All Lives Matter counter protesters confronted an estimated 300 pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in front of the Eugene federal courthouse Saturday afternoon. The confrontation quickly turned violent, resulting in several fist fights and one man with the All Lives Matter group discharging his sidearm. Photo by Dan Morrison

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The All Lives Matter counter protesters disengage and begin to leave the area. Approximately 100 All Lives Matter counter protesters confronted an estimated 300 pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in front of the Eugene federal courthouse Saturday afternoon. The confrontation quickly turned violent, resulting in several fist fights and one man with the All Lives Matter group discharging his sidearm. Photo by Dan Morrison

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Black Unity asked that we make clear they were not part of this event. An earlier version of this story included photos from previous protests that showed some Black Unity protesters. We apologize for the error.

UPDATE: Multiple arrests made at riot in Eugene on Saturday night

EUGENE, Ore. — UPDATE: According to our reporter, the larger crowd has dispersed, and a bunch of people seem to be leaving.

A BIPOC Black Lives Matter rally that was being held at the Federal Courthouse in Eugene on Saturday night has been met with a large counterprotest, according to a reporter on the scene.

A witness to the situation says that tensions are high, and several people are armed. There have been a few fistfights already, according to our reporter.

Our reporter on the ground described the scene bordering as a riot, and claims that someone just shot a handgun into the air in order to get others to back away from him.

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