Antifa and BLM activists in Portland attempted to erect a no-entry zone called the Patrick Kimmons Autonomous Zone (PKAZ)—named after a man who was fatally shot in Portland in 2018 after he shot two people and charged at police with a revolver.
The autonomous zone was established outside of Mayor Ted Wheeler's condo and was cleared quickly and efficiently by police Thursday morning.
The antifa "Patrick Kimmons Autonomous Zone" in Portland is named after a black male who was killed by police in 2018 after he shot two people and charged at police with his revolver.
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 18, 2020
Antifa wish he got away with killing more. pic.twitter.com/3IqrLr3Yr1
The far-left extremists established the zone late Wednesday evening on into the early morning on Thursday, which prompted the Portland Police to take to Twitter, tweeting: "This is the Portland Police. We are requesting Portland residents stay inside their residence and shelter in place."
This is the Portland Police. We are requesting Portland residents stay inside their residence and shelter in place.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 18, 2020
The extremists blocked off streets in the Pearl District outside Wheeler's condo, making it impossible for motorists to get through.
Portland Antifa’s attempt at an autonomous zone has ended as police decend upon them and clear the area pic.twitter.com/VyS5bVA0VM
— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) June 18, 2020
Mike Warner of KATU shared live footage on Twitter Thursday morning of the dismantling of the zone by a Rapid Response Team called in by local law enforcement.
ALERT: police have brought in Rapid Response team to clean barricade debris from ‘Autonomous Zone’ set early this morning in the Pearl District. Looks like most protesters have moved on, NW Glisan BLOCKED at 9th currently #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/qk0zOUCexk
— Mike Warner (@MikeKATU) June 18, 2020
And:
STREETCAR DELAYS... expect transit service delays in the Pearl as crews continue to remove debris here at 10th & Flanders. Stay with @KATUNews for the latest on this developing info #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/C6d8eRQfqm
— Mike Warner (@MikeKATU) June 18, 2020
Shortly after, the response team managed to clear 10th and Flanders of the debris, allowing motorists to move through the area.
OPEN... crews have cleared 10th & Flanders of ‘Autonomous Zone’ debris, one lane open on Glisan as graffiti removal crews are working. All roads passable, USE CAUTION in area #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/lqlgQvxiVv
— Mike Warner (@MikeKATU) June 18, 2020
The extremists appear to have moved on from the area, abandoning the zone altogether.
The mayor of Portland @tedwheeler walking around his city
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) June 18, 2020
Boarded up, vandalized, & graffitied
Must feel pretty darn stupid right now if you ask me
At least he’s picking up trash
It will be difficult to fit the entire city in that bag though
We need stronger leaders pic.twitter.com/T4pnQCDs7c
A similar outcome happened just over a week ago, where those in Portland stole fencing to create their own zone but was abandoned by morning.
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