Placard-waving marcher shot in drive-by shooting as protestors are tear-gassed in street by cops
President-elect insisted that he 'loved' protests just hours after slamming the media on Twitter for 'inciting' them across the nation
COPS are investigating a drive-by shooting after a man was shot on a bridge during an anti-Trump rally last night.
The man, who is understood to be receiving treatment in hospital, was part of a march in Portland, Oregon, as thousands of Americans took to the streets last night.
Violence broke out in several major American cities as protestors took to the streets to condemn newly elected President Donald Trump.
Angry citizens were out in force across Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and San Francisco.
Cops had to dress in riot gear to deal with the trouble as protestors in Portland, Oregon, blocked traffic and hurled objects at law enforcement.
To quell the most violent incidents, police resorted to using pepper spray and flash-bang devices.
In Los Angeles, California, marching demonstrators chanted: "We reject the president elect" and "whose streets? Our streets".
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Trump also had to quickly change tack after taking to Twitter earlier in the week to slam “professional protesters, incited by the media” – instead declaring his “love” for demonstrators as the US erupted in chaos for the second night in a row following his election.
The President-elect tweeted: “Love the fact that small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!"
His attempt to quell the protests and riots taking place across the nation came a mere 11 hours after he condemned media organisations for unfairly “inciting” the civil unrest following his shock election win.
His efforts to smooth the divide between Democrats and Republicans come as protests organised by disillusioned Hillary Clinton voters took place in Portland, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Oakland and New York on Thursday night.
Furious voters smashed car windows, burned vehicles and store fronts as they took to the streets with placards depicting Donald Trump as the devil.
In Oakland, demonstrations turned violent, with crowds throwing bottles at police officers.
Police officers were out in full force to contain the crowds, kitted out in gas masks and riot gear.
Los Angeles Chief of Police, Charlie Beck, urged protesters to act peacefully while demonstrating against Trump in a press conference.
“However destruction of property and vandalism will not be tolerated."
He said: “Exercise your rights responsibly and respect our city.”
Outside the White House, protesters carried signs reading “Donald Trump is a racist” and “Undocumented and here to stay!”
Police officers have erected concrete barriers around the building, which is home to Trump, his wife Melania and their son Barron.
A no-fly zone has also been imposed over the tower, which will remain in place until Trump’s inauguration in January 2017.
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