PORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities in Portland, Oregon, have arrested a man suspected of driving into protesters early Wednesday.
Medical on scene. Officers have stopped a vehicle that may be involved. Traffic investigation on-going.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 17, 2020
According to the Portland Police Bureau, Anthony Eaglehorse-Lassandro, 27, was charged with three counts of felony hit-and-run, reckless driving and possession of hash after witnesses said he struck several protesters with his vehicle near Southwest Third Avenue and Alder Street shortly after 1 a.m. PDT. He also struck a barrier and another vehicle in the area, police said.
Demonstration Update June 16-17, 2020-One Arrested after Vehicle Strikes 3 Pedestrians and Flees (Photo) https://t.co/hqZrOKlrRj pic.twitter.com/viCKo35DnF
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 17, 2020
Three people suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, authorities said. Two were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, while another "was taken by personal vehicle for treatment," police said in an overnight news release.
After the vehicle left the scene, Portland police's Air Support Unit tracked the driver until he "stopped and fled on foot" near Southeast Clinton Street and 100th Avenue. Police then arrested him and brought him to the Multnomah County Detention Center, according to the news release.
Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to email Portland police Sgt. Erin Smith at erin.smith@portlandoregon.gov.
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