'STILL RECOVERING'
Who is Adam Haner? The truck driver who was assaulted by Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland
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Haner is currently still recovering in hospital from the injuries he sustained in the attack.
Who is Adam Haner?
Police responded to a 911 call from someone in who reported that protesters were being “chased by a white Ford” four-by-four truck, which then crashed in the downtown area.
The driver was Adam Haner, as confirmed by his brother Brian Haner, the reported.
“He would give the shirt off his back to help any of the people around him," Brian said, refuting the suggestion that the crash could've been racially motivated.
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What happened in Portland?
Haner was driving a pickup truck near protesters and crashed it into a sidewalk in downtown Portland.
What's been happening in Portland?
Protests have been happening in the wake of George Floyd's death
- Black Lives Matter protests have been happening in Portland, Oregon for over 80 consecutive nights
- Police tweeted that
- Security cameras have also been spray-painted and other vandalism has been reported by the department
- Officers say they've used but no CS tear gas to disperse crowds
He was then by protesters, who claim he had been trying to run them over.
A graphic video posted to shows a group of protesters throwing him to the ground before one violently kicks him in the head, which appears to knock him unconscious.
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Other video shows medics tending to Haner, who can be seen bleeding from the head.
One of the people helping Haner shouts for bystanders to call 911.
Haner denied that he was targeting protesters.
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In one of the videos, he can be heard saying, "I ain’t tryna hurt no one," before he was knocked out.
A woman who was with the man can be seen sobbing and asking why he's bleeding in another video of the clash.
Is Adam in a stable condition?
Haner is currently recovering in a hospital after the brutal assault.
"Several men punched Adam in the face. He actually hit the ground. When he hit the ground, a female then kicked him in the back of the head, and then we saw a suspect with a vest that said 'security' kick him in the head, and that sent Adam unconscious,” explained a reporter for the Daily Caller on .
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“Even then, they continued to attack Adam as he was clearly unconscious. It was very tough to see it in person," he added.
for his brother’s medical expenses.
Have police found Marquise Love?
Portland Police Bureau launched a manhunt for Marquise Love due to his at the Black Lives Matter rally.
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A stated that cops have made several attempts to reach 25-year-old Love – aka "Keese Love" – to no avail.
Police said they have probable cause for his arrest.
"PPB Investigators have been made aware of attempts by members of the public to contact Love after possible personal information was posted online," cops said.
"Investigators urge the public to not do this as it can be dangerous. Also, the information circulating on social media is not always accurate."
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