A protester in Portland was arrested Monday after police said he used a “wrist rocket” to launch a metal ball that hit the city doctor in the chest that was working with police at the scene, according to reports.
Portland protester suffers serious injuries
Jesse Bates, 37, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault, among other charges, KATU.com reported. Police said Bates was caught in possession of a crowbar, knife, gas mask, pyrotechnics and slingshot, according to the report.
The Portland Fire & Rescue employee suffered bruises, according to the report. The alleged incident occurred around 2 in the afternoon. OregonLive.com reported that the police were forced to chase the man and eventually used less than lethal force to stop him.
Last week, Portland Deputy Police Chief Chris Davis said a “shaking body” of violent protesters is responsible for vandalism and chaos in the city.
Mayor Ted Wheeler, a Democrat, called for calm the night before.
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“Portland continues to be used as a scene of violence night after night,” Wheeler tweeted. “This is causing unprecedented damage to our communities, livelihoods and the people of Portland continue to fear for their safety. My main concern is this: that continued violence will lead to more injury or even death. “
Associated Press contributed to this report.
