According to Willamette Week (September 13, 2018) a protester who went to the hospital after being hit directly with a flash-bang grenade shot into a crowd by police on Aug. 4 filed notice today of her intent to sue the City of Portland. (A tort claim must be filed before a civil suit can be brought against the city.)
Michelle Fawcett suffered third-degree chemical burns from the impact of an explosive device that is meant to be detonated at least 20 feet in the air. Portland police have since suspended use of the explosives pending an internal review.
"At approximately 1:45 pm, Ms. Fawcett was standing peacefully chatting with a friend, surrounded by other peaceful demonstrators, on SW Columbia St. and First Ave," the tort claim says. "Without announcement or warning, PPB members started shooting into the crowd, with what we understand now to be flash bang devices."
Observers voiced concerns that police had fired explosives and chemical weapons at a peaceful crowd. Police chief Danielle Outlaw said officers had seen protesters throwing objects just before deploying the first flash bang, but published video footage of the moments leading up to the clash do not support her claim.
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