Watch: Brutal brawl erupts between black bloc anarchists and 'Back the Blue' supporters in Washington

Violent clashes also happened in Sacramento and Minneapolis

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There were violent clashes in Washington's capital on Saturday during a "Back the Blue" rally when black bloc anarchists held their own counterprotest. The Olympia Police Department released a notice: "Large group of opposing protesters started near the Capitol and are now moving through downtown Olympia. Near City Hall. The groups have dispersed into smaller groups and are moving throughout the area. Officers are monitoring to ensure things are peaceful from here forward."-- More...

At an event labeled “Squash Fascists” Portland/ Washington Protesters gather in Olympia Washington, counter protesters have met them in opposition at The Washington State Capitol Building. #PortlandProtests #Washington #Portland #Seattle #Antifa pic.twitter.com/6ImVmEPnWH
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020

Portland/ Washington protesters and counter-protesters are currently standing off at Franklin and 4th Ave. downtown Olympia. Olympia police are standing by. #Washington #Portland #protest pic.twitter.com/VXzDI66Av0
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020

Counter protesters burn an Umbrella that belonged to Portland/ Washington protesters in response to American Flags being burnt. #Portland #portlandprotest #Washington #antifa pic.twitter.com/PCYGpBcaGE
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020

Fight breaks out between Portland/ Washington protesters and counter protesters for Back The Blue and President Trump #Portland #PortlandProtests #Washington #antifa #fight pic.twitter.com/eVJfjq1uXS
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020

Fight breaks out between Portland/ Washington protesters and counter protesters for Back The Blue and President Trump #Portland #PortlandProtests #Washington #antifa #fight pic.twitter.com/KRePS2L1sT
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 5, 2020

Patriots Clash With Antifa At Washington State Capitol. One shot was fired. pic.twitter.com/Meg3cg6iiP
— Black Rebel (Andrew Duncomb) (@SpaceForceUSA_) December 5, 2020

Individual who fired his gun earlier in the day can be seen at the :23 second mark pointing his firearm at protesters. According to an Olympia Police officer, that individual has been arrested & they are currently investigating the shooting. #Washington #Portland #Protest #fight pic.twitter.com/e4LQFPWb79
— Independent Media PDX (@NDpendentPDX) December 6, 2020

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