A Navy veteran said he stood his ground after one officer shoved him backward. Another officer pointed a semi-automatic weapon at his chest.
One officer hits David with a baton five times, blows that broke his ring finger and another bone in his hand. David doesn't move or flinch. Then, another officer – wearing green military camouflage, a helmet and gas mask – sprays him in the face with what appears to be pepper gas.
David tries to shove the officer's hand away, then finally turns around and walks away while raising his middle fingers. He is wearing a Navy sweatshirt and hat. Video of the incident has more than 13 million views as of Tuesday morning. David said he will need reconstructive surgery on his finger. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, told CNN that he was “familiar with the video” and that the officers were with the U.S. Marshals Service. Cuccinelli said DHS officers were in Portland because of threats to federal facilities but added that “maintaining an appropriate response is an ongoing obligation.”. The agency said protesters had launched objects at federal officers, set fires and tried to barricade officers inside the federal building.
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