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Civil Unrest May 2020 Situation Report
July 15, 2020
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Civil Unrest May 2020 Situation Report
2 JUNE 2020 – 0900
Information provided in this update is based on responses provided to the Joint Inter-Agency Command
Post in the FBI Strategic Information Operations Center as of the information cut-off time of 0600 ET on 2
June 2020. The following agencies contributed to the development of this SITREP: ATF, DEA, DCNG. DHS,
DOJ, NGB, USAMD, and USMS. Responses provided after the cut-off time will be included in the next
SitRep.
(U//FOUO) This document is meant as a summary of significant investigative highlights and NOT as a comprehensive
review of ongoing investigations. The information contained in this communication is NOT to be incorporated into any
formal or informal written document nor further disseminated without the authorization of the FBI Headquarters,
SIOC. Unauthorized use of this information may jeopardize sensitive national security and/or criminal investigations,
result in the possible identification and/or physical harm of human sources, or create undue notification into the FBI's
interest of intended targets.
(U) This communication is intended to provide timely information to appropriate law enforcement and/or public safety
personnel who are authorized to protect facilities, personnel, and the public from imminent threats of violent and/or
criminal activity. It is related to and within the scope of an authorized law enforcement investigation or investigative
activity. Under FBI policy and federal law, no investigative activity may be based solely on First Amendment activity.
The FBI does not investigate, collect, or maintain information on U.S. persons solely for the purpose of monitoring
activities protected by the First Amendment.
(U) Executive Summary
(U//FOUO) Multiple officer related shootings occurred in the last 12 hours. A Las Vegas Metro Police
Officer was attempting to make an arrest near the Circus Circus Casino on 2 June 2020, when the subject
pulled a gun from his waistband and shot the officer in the face. The officer was transported to a local
hospital where he was pronounced dead. The subject is not in custody. On 1 June 2020 a New York State
Trooper and a Buffalo Police Department Officer sustained non-life threatening injuries when a SUV ran a
police line in the East Side of the city of Buffalo; suspects are in custody. During roving patrols on 1 June
2020 with Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky Army National Guard Troops received small arms
fire from multiple assailants. The patrol returned fire killing one subject. On 2 June 2020, FBI St. Louis
SWAT teams responded to a reported active shooter situation in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Four police
officers sustained non-life threatening injuries; no subjects have been identified at this time.
(U//LES) Two FBI Seattle SAs conducting intelligence collection on civil unrest activities
were confronted and assaulted by an unknown subject within the crowd. One SA suffered minimal injuries
to his face. An assault on a Federal Officer case was initiated.
(U//FOUO) USAO charged five individuals with varying crimes ranging from use of explosive or
fire to damage or destroy a vehicle used in interstate commerce; traveling in interstate commerce
or using a facility of interstate commerce to incite a riot; organize, promote, encourage, participate
in, or carry on a riot; and use of an explosive device. Multiple additional investigations where
federal charges are under consideration.
(U) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE: The information marked (U//LES) in this document is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and may be distributed within the federal government (and its contractors), U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, public safety or protection officials,
and individuals with a need to know. Distribution beyond these entities without FBI authorization is prohibited. Precautions should be taken to ensure
this information is stored and/or destroyed in a manner that precludes unauthorized access. Information bearing the LES caveat may not be used in
legal proceedings without first receiving authorization from the originating agency. Recipients are prohibited from subsequently posting the
information marked LES on a website on an unclassified network without first obtaining FBI approval.
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Civil Unrest May 2020 Situation Report
2 JUNE 2020 – 0900
Information provided in this update is based on responses provided to the Joint Inter-Agency Command
Post in the FBI Strategic Information Operations Center as of the information cut-off time of 0600 ET on 2
June 2020. The following agencies contributed to the development of this SITREP: ATF, DEA, DCNG. DHS,
DOJ, NGB, USAMD, and USMS. Responses provided after the cut-off time will be included in the next
SitRep.
(U//FOUO) This document is meant as a summary of significant investigative highlights and NOT as a comprehensive
review of ongoing investigations. The information contained in this communication is NOT to be incorporated into any
formal or informal written document nor further disseminated without the authorization of the FBI Headquarters,
SIOC. Unauthorized use of this information may jeopardize sensitive national security and/or criminal investigations,
result in the possible identification and/or physical harm of human sources, or create undue notification into the FBI's
interest of intended targets.
(U) This communication is intended to provide timely information to appropriate law enforcement and/or public safety
personnel who are authorized to protect facilities, personnel, and the public from imminent threats of violent and/or
criminal activity. It is related to and within the scope of an authorized law enforcement investigation or investigative
activity. Under FBI policy and federal law, no investigative activity may be based solely on First Amendment activity.
The FBI does not investigate, collect, or maintain information on U.S. persons solely for the purpose of monitoring
activities protected by the First Amendment.
(U) Executive Summary
(U//FOUO) Multiple officer related shootings occurred in the last 12 hours. A Las Vegas Metro Police
Officer was attempting to make an arrest near the Circus Circus Casino on 2 June 2020, when the subject
pulled a gun from his waistband and shot the officer in the face. The officer was transported to a local
hospital where he was pronounced dead. The subject is not in custody. On 1 June 2020 a New York State
Trooper and a Buffalo Police Department Officer sustained non-life threatening injuries when a SUV ran a
police line in the East Side of the city of Buffalo; suspects are in custody. During roving patrols on 1 June
2020 with Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky Army National Guard Troops received small arms
fire from multiple assailants. The patrol returned fire killing one subject. On 2 June 2020, FBI St. Louis
SWAT teams responded to a reported active shooter situation in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Four police
officers sustained non-life threatening injuries; no subjects have been identified at this time.
(U//LES) Two FBI Seattle SAs conducting intelligence collection on civil unrest activities
were confronted and assaulted by an unknown subject within the crowd. One SA suffered minimal injuries
to his face. An assault on a Federal Officer case was initiated.
(U//FOUO) USAO charged five individuals with varying crimes ranging from use of explosive or
fire to damage or destroy a vehicle used in interstate commerce; traveling in interstate commerce
or using a facility of interstate commerce to incite a riot; organize, promote, encourage, participate
in, or carry on a riot; and use of an explosive device. Multiple additional investigations where
federal charges are under consideration.
(U) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE: The information marked (U//LES) in this document is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and may be distributed within the federal government (and its contractors), U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, public safety or protection officials,
and individuals with a need to know. Distribution beyond these entities without FBI authorization is prohibited. Precautions should be taken to ensure
this information is stored and/or destroyed in a manner that precludes unauthorized access. Information bearing the LES caveat may not be used in
legal proceedings without first receiving authorization from the originating agency. Recipients are prohibited from subsequently posting the
information marked LES on a website on an unclassified network without first obtaining FBI approval.
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
(U//FOUO) Protestors have damaged several federal facilities in multiple cities: Chicago, Dallas, Des
Moines, Detroit, Indianapolis, Omaha, Norfolk, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, San Francisco,
St. Louis, Seattle, and Washington, DC between 30 - 1 June. While most of the reported damage was minor
vandalism, such as broken windows and graffiti, facilities in Detroit and Portland sustained significant
damage.
(U//FOUO) Protests in each city have ranged in size, and those with counter-protestors have represented a
small fraction of the total. Sub-groups of violent protest activity included burning police vehicles (CV) and
targeting of law enforcement with rocks fireworks, and firebombs (AT, SL, LA).
(U//LES) Reporting nationally indicates individuals are using traditional social media platforms and
encrypted messaging applications to discuss potential acts of violence. The use of information in social
media postings included doxing of law enforcement officials, false reports of violence to incite violence, and
rumors about false activities. Multiple field offices have observed individuals using social media platforms
such as Twitter and Facebook to organize First Amendment related activity such as peaceful protests as well
as criminal activity such as looting and vandalism.
(U//LES) In conjunction with the Newark Police department, FBI Newark and USAO continue to
investigate a probable “Antifa” related individual in Newark. The individual was arrested for the possession
of a knife, a hatchet, and a jar of gasoline. FBI Newark obtained one of his Facebook posts which contained
a video of him at the riots inciting others to steal from the stores while he stood guard. The individual
describes himself on his Facebook account as anti-government and anti-authority. FBI Newark believes this
profile is consistent with “Antifa.”
(U//FOUO) There was no significant damage reported to FBI facilities, four FBI field offices (BA Wilmington RA, EP, SE, DE) reported graffiti and one (DE) also reported four broken windows. Sixteen
field offices reported other federal properties were damaged and vandalized. Twenty-five field offices
reported significant damage to local government facilities, especially local law enforcement facilities and
equipment including reports of vehicles either vandalized, damaged, or burned.
(U//LES) Overall, ten field offices (CE, CV, DE, DN, HO, KX, LV, ME, MW, MP) reported out-of-state
protesters were arrested. To date, field offices reported more than 4000 arrests made by various law
enforcement agencies across the nation. As of 2 June 2020, 199 Guardian incidents were tagged with the
“RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020” tag. 60 have been opened, 73 are submitted for opening, 25 are in the
pre-assessment phase, 1 is submitted for closure, and 40 have been closed.
(U//LES) Of note, one local law enforcement agency was forced to use encrypted communications as rioting
protesters were capturing communications and moving accordingly using social media platforms to
communicate law enforcement movements.
(U//LES) Currently 28 FBI field offices have mobilized SWAT resources in various stages of deployment to
include: five offices reported deployed SWAT personnel (CO, MW, DL, LV, SU), two more have deployed
personnel to local command posts (BA and LS), eight have been deployed to protect their field offices (AL,
BF, CG, CV, LA, SE, WF, CI), and thirteen have been recalled or placed on standby (BS, CV, KC, LA, LR,
NY, PH, PG, PO, SD, SJ, SL, TP).
(U//LES) Additionally, five offices have reported deploying non-SWAT personnel to support local law
enforcement (PH, CV, BH, BF, CO). Five FBI field offices requested additional supplies/resources (OC,
CO, NH, SF, WF) and one field office provided equipment to local assets (JK). Seven FBI field offices (CO,
IP, LA, LS, MW, NH, TP) have requested or sent additional personnel to protect FBI facilities.
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(U//FOUO) Protestors have damaged several federal facilities in multiple cities: Chicago, Dallas, Des
Moines, Detroit, Indianapolis, Omaha, Norfolk, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, San Francisco,
St. Louis, Seattle, and Washington, DC between 30 - 1 June. While most of the reported damage was minor
vandalism, such as broken windows and graffiti, facilities in Detroit and Portland sustained significant
damage.
(U//FOUO) Protests in each city have ranged in size, and those with counter-protestors have represented a
small fraction of the total. Sub-groups of violent protest activity included burning police vehicles (CV) and
targeting of law enforcement with rocks fireworks, and firebombs (AT, SL, LA).
(U//LES) Reporting nationally indicates individuals are using traditional social media platforms and
encrypted messaging applications to discuss potential acts of violence. The use of information in social
media postings included doxing of law enforcement officials, false reports of violence to incite violence, and
rumors about false activities. Multiple field offices have observed individuals using social media platforms
such as Twitter and Facebook to organize First Amendment related activity such as peaceful protests as well
as criminal activity such as looting and vandalism.
(U//LES) In conjunction with the Newark Police department, FBI Newark and USAO continue to
investigate a probable “Antifa” related individual in Newark. The individual was arrested for the possession
of a knife, a hatchet, and a jar of gasoline. FBI Newark obtained one of his Facebook posts which contained
a video of him at the riots inciting others to steal from the stores while he stood guard. The individual
describes himself on his Facebook account as anti-government and anti-authority. FBI Newark believes this
profile is consistent with “Antifa.”
(U//FOUO) There was no significant damage reported to FBI facilities, four FBI field offices (BA Wilmington RA, EP, SE, DE) reported graffiti and one (DE) also reported four broken windows. Sixteen
field offices reported other federal properties were damaged and vandalized. Twenty-five field offices
reported significant damage to local government facilities, especially local law enforcement facilities and
equipment including reports of vehicles either vandalized, damaged, or burned.
(U//LES) Overall, ten field offices (CE, CV, DE, DN, HO, KX, LV, ME, MW, MP) reported out-of-state
protesters were arrested. To date, field offices reported more than 4000 arrests made by various law
enforcement agencies across the nation. As of 2 June 2020, 199 Guardian incidents were tagged with the
“RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020” tag. 60 have been opened, 73 are submitted for opening, 25 are in the
pre-assessment phase, 1 is submitted for closure, and 40 have been closed.
(U//LES) Of note, one local law enforcement agency was forced to use encrypted communications as rioting
protesters were capturing communications and moving accordingly using social media platforms to
communicate law enforcement movements.
(U//LES) Currently 28 FBI field offices have mobilized SWAT resources in various stages of deployment to
include: five offices reported deployed SWAT personnel (CO, MW, DL, LV, SU), two more have deployed
personnel to local command posts (BA and LS), eight have been deployed to protect their field offices (AL,
BF, CG, CV, LA, SE, WF, CI), and thirteen have been recalled or placed on standby (BS, CV, KC, LA, LR,
NY, PH, PG, PO, SD, SJ, SL, TP).
(U//LES) Additionally, five offices have reported deploying non-SWAT personnel to support local law
enforcement (PH, CV, BH, BF, CO). Five FBI field offices requested additional supplies/resources (OC,
CO, NH, SF, WF) and one field office provided equipment to local assets (JK). Seven FBI field offices (CO,
IP, LA, LS, MW, NH, TP) have requested or sent additional personnel to protect FBI facilities.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
(U//FOUO) The Counterterrorism Division disseminated a Collection Priorities Message on 1 June 2020 to
enhance collection on the violent or illegal intentions of various domestic violent extremist actors following
the events in Louisville and Minneapolis. Field offices are encouraged to canvass sources for intelligence
associated with violent or illegal extremist activity.
(U//LES) The Atlanta Police Department fired two officers for using excessive force on protestors.
(U//LES) Near-term Events of Concern - Listed below are planned events derived from AOR reporting:
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TP: One event on 2 June at 1500 at City Hall Orlando and one event on 5 June at 1200 at Lake
Eola Park in Orlando.
MW: One event on 2 June at 1730 at South Shore Park in Milwaukee.
BS: Protest planned in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, 2 June 2020. The protest is
being co-organized by Black Lives Matter and Violence in Boston, INC. Organizers expect
approximately 100 attendees.
KC: One event on 3 June at 1830 at Nelson Atkins Museum. One event on 6 June at 1500 in
Springfield, Missouri Central Square. One event on 7 June at 1200 at Camden County
Courthouse. One event on 7 June at 1400 at Boone County Courthouse.
LR: One event on 4 June at 1645 at Arkansas State Capital. One event on 7 June at 1500 at
Arkansas State Capital.
EP: Possibly one BLM demonstration planned for 3 June 2020 at 2pm at City Hall in
Midland—approximately .6 miles from Midland Residence Agency.
MPN: A viewing ceremony for George Floyd will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 4
June 2020.
BH: Planned protests in Huntsville, Alabama, 4 June 2020.
HN: There is a protest planned for 5 June in Hagatna, Guam.
NH: Two events on 6 June at 1500 on New Haven Green and at 1600 on Meriden Green.
HO: Funeral services for George Floyd will take place in Houston, Texas on 9 June 2020.
(U) National Mosaic
I. (U) THREATS
(U) Threats of violence against FBI facilities, employees, and equipment to include protests at or
near FBI facilities for situational awareness - past/ongoing (within last 12-24 hours) and
planned (next 12-24 hours).
(U//FOUO) FBI field offices have reported minimal targeting or known threats to FBI facilities and
personnel; however, protests have occurred or are scheduled to occur in areas adjacent to FBI facilities in
ten cities: Anchorage, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Eugene, Los Angeles, New York City, Riverside,
Spokane, and Tuscaloosa, all of which pose a potential risk to FBI personnel should those events become
violent.
(U) Threats of violence against federal buildings, i.e., planned protests at or near federal
facilities for situational awareness - past/ongoing (within last 12-24 hours) and planned (next
12-24 hours).
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(U//FOUO) The Counterterrorism Division disseminated a Collection Priorities Message on 1 June 2020 to
enhance collection on the violent or illegal intentions of various domestic violent extremist actors following
the events in Louisville and Minneapolis. Field offices are encouraged to canvass sources for intelligence
associated with violent or illegal extremist activity.
(U//LES) The Atlanta Police Department fired two officers for using excessive force on protestors.
(U//LES) Near-term Events of Concern - Listed below are planned events derived from AOR reporting:
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TP: One event on 2 June at 1500 at City Hall Orlando and one event on 5 June at 1200 at Lake
Eola Park in Orlando.
MW: One event on 2 June at 1730 at South Shore Park in Milwaukee.
BS: Protest planned in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, 2 June 2020. The protest is
being co-organized by Black Lives Matter and Violence in Boston, INC. Organizers expect
approximately 100 attendees.
KC: One event on 3 June at 1830 at Nelson Atkins Museum. One event on 6 June at 1500 in
Springfield, Missouri Central Square. One event on 7 June at 1200 at Camden County
Courthouse. One event on 7 June at 1400 at Boone County Courthouse.
LR: One event on 4 June at 1645 at Arkansas State Capital. One event on 7 June at 1500 at
Arkansas State Capital.
EP: Possibly one BLM demonstration planned for 3 June 2020 at 2pm at City Hall in
Midland—approximately .6 miles from Midland Residence Agency.
MPN: A viewing ceremony for George Floyd will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 4
June 2020.
BH: Planned protests in Huntsville, Alabama, 4 June 2020.
HN: There is a protest planned for 5 June in Hagatna, Guam.
NH: Two events on 6 June at 1500 on New Haven Green and at 1600 on Meriden Green.
HO: Funeral services for George Floyd will take place in Houston, Texas on 9 June 2020.
(U) National Mosaic
I. (U) THREATS
(U) Threats of violence against FBI facilities, employees, and equipment to include protests at or
near FBI facilities for situational awareness - past/ongoing (within last 12-24 hours) and
planned (next 12-24 hours).
(U//FOUO) FBI field offices have reported minimal targeting or known threats to FBI facilities and
personnel; however, protests have occurred or are scheduled to occur in areas adjacent to FBI facilities in
ten cities: Anchorage, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Eugene, Los Angeles, New York City, Riverside,
Spokane, and Tuscaloosa, all of which pose a potential risk to FBI personnel should those events become
violent.
(U) Threats of violence against federal buildings, i.e., planned protests at or near federal
facilities for situational awareness - past/ongoing (within last 12-24 hours) and planned (next
12-24 hours).
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(U//FOUO) Protestors damaged federal facilities in multiple cities between 29 May - 1 June 2020. While
most of the reported damage was minor vandalism, such as broken windows and graffiti, facilities in Detroit
and Portland sustained significant damage.
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LR: Received information that anarchist extremists planned to drive explosives into
Minneapolis to burn down a federal courthouse.
HO: On 31 May 2020, there were unverified threats against police officers along with racially
or ethnically motivated violent extremism type of propaganda circulating on social media.
AT: Unknown threat to ICE agents and facility.
CG: The Federal Courthouse was spray-painted and the Regional Computer Forensics
Laboratory (RCFL) was vandalized.
DE: Four windows of the McNamara Federal Building were broken and graffiti was painted on
exterior walls. Grand Rapids Secretary of State Office and Federal Bankruptcy Court Building
received extensive damage.
IP: Federal courthouse was vandalized on 30 May 2020.
LS: Planned protests to occur at five locations in Louisville, KY (26th & Broadway, Jefferson
Square, Baxter & Highlands, Breckenridge & Shelbyville, and Big 4 Bridge)
NF: The US Courthouse in Norfolk sustained damage, including graffiti, destroyed cameras,
and broken windows.
PX: On 29 May, protestors vandalized the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Court House in
Phoenix resulting in broken windows and graffiti; no one entered the building.
PD: ICE facility struck with Molotov cocktail on 27 May; Multnomah County Justice Center
target of arson and looting on 29 May; US Post Office in downtown Portland target of arson on
29 May.
RH: The Federal Courthouse sustained damage from gunfire; RH JTTF is reviewing security
camera footage with ATF for investigative leads.
SC: Minor vandalism occurred on 30 May at a federal courthouse.
SA: On 1 June, contacts from the US Attorney's Office provided the San Antonio Command
Post with images of tagging at the JJ Pickle Federal Building in Austin. The images were also
shared with the Texas Fusion Center (TXFC). The photos include comments such as - kill your
local cops, ACAB and F*ck 12 tags. [Comment. ACAB is an acronym for All Cops Are Bad.]
SF: An individual with a violent criminal history planned to protest an alleged attack on him by
an FBI employee at the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco. DHS FPS was
alerted. Additionally, the Oakland Federal Building was damaged.
SE: Report of possible IED/Pipe bomb to Social Security Building in Tacoma Washington.
Possible hoax device was energetically deconstructed on site. Tacoma PD has evidence and will
attempt follow up.
SL: Graffiti on the Gateway Arch at Gateway Arch National Park.
BA - 1 June 2020, 1449 – Screenname Murda (Twitter ID#482584735) stated “Let’s Burn all
the Police Districts Down” via Twitter; individual reports he lives in Edmonson Village.
WF: Damage to multiple federal properties, including the Washington Monument Grounds and
Lafayette Park.
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(U//FOUO) Protestors damaged federal facilities in multiple cities between 29 May - 1 June 2020. While
most of the reported damage was minor vandalism, such as broken windows and graffiti, facilities in Detroit
and Portland sustained significant damage.
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LR: Received information that anarchist extremists planned to drive explosives into
Minneapolis to burn down a federal courthouse.
HO: On 31 May 2020, there were unverified threats against police officers along with racially
or ethnically motivated violent extremism type of propaganda circulating on social media.
AT: Unknown threat to ICE agents and facility.
CG: The Federal Courthouse was spray-painted and the Regional Computer Forensics
Laboratory (RCFL) was vandalized.
DE: Four windows of the McNamara Federal Building were broken and graffiti was painted on
exterior walls. Grand Rapids Secretary of State Office and Federal Bankruptcy Court Building
received extensive damage.
IP: Federal courthouse was vandalized on 30 May 2020.
LS: Planned protests to occur at five locations in Louisville, KY (26th & Broadway, Jefferson
Square, Baxter & Highlands, Breckenridge & Shelbyville, and Big 4 Bridge)
NF: The US Courthouse in Norfolk sustained damage, including graffiti, destroyed cameras,
and broken windows.
PX: On 29 May, protestors vandalized the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Court House in
Phoenix resulting in broken windows and graffiti; no one entered the building.
PD: ICE facility struck with Molotov cocktail on 27 May; Multnomah County Justice Center
target of arson and looting on 29 May; US Post Office in downtown Portland target of arson on
29 May.
RH: The Federal Courthouse sustained damage from gunfire; RH JTTF is reviewing security
camera footage with ATF for investigative leads.
SC: Minor vandalism occurred on 30 May at a federal courthouse.
SA: On 1 June, contacts from the US Attorney's Office provided the San Antonio Command
Post with images of tagging at the JJ Pickle Federal Building in Austin. The images were also
shared with the Texas Fusion Center (TXFC). The photos include comments such as - kill your
local cops, ACAB and F*ck 12 tags. [Comment. ACAB is an acronym for All Cops Are Bad.]
SF: An individual with a violent criminal history planned to protest an alleged attack on him by
an FBI employee at the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco. DHS FPS was
alerted. Additionally, the Oakland Federal Building was damaged.
SE: Report of possible IED/Pipe bomb to Social Security Building in Tacoma Washington.
Possible hoax device was energetically deconstructed on site. Tacoma PD has evidence and will
attempt follow up.
SL: Graffiti on the Gateway Arch at Gateway Arch National Park.
BA - 1 June 2020, 1449 – Screenname Murda (Twitter ID#482584735) stated “Let’s Burn all
the Police Districts Down” via Twitter; individual reports he lives in Edmonson Village.
WF: Damage to multiple federal properties, including the Washington Monument Grounds and
Lafayette Park.
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(U) Size and make up of violent protestors, to include counter protestors, at locations to include
(as known) any information on future locations/targeted facilities
(U//FOUO) Protests in each city have ranged in size, and those with counter-protestors have represented a
small fraction of the total. Sub-groups of violent protest activity included burning police vehicles (CV) and
targeting of law enforcement with rocks and fireworks (AT, SL). At present, the following field offices are
aware of planned protest activity:
• NK: One event on 1 June at 1300 starting at Berry Park Lane and ending at the Jersey City PD;
One event on 1 June at the Hackettstown PD, and one event on 1 June at 1600 at Essex County
Courthouse, Lincoln Statue, Springfield Avenue and Market Street.
• RH: There are two events scheduled to take place on 1 June. There was a march planned to take
place at 1700 from Monroe Park to Carytown. There was protest march organized by BLM 804
and scheduled to take place at 1800 hours at the State Capitol
• SF: One event on 1 June at 1200 at 1515 Clay St in Oakland, a second event at 1400 at San
Francisco City Hall, and a third event at 1600 starting at Oakland Tech and going to OPD.
• SD: Planned protest at Craven and Twin Oaks Blvd (all 4 corners) in San Marcos today 1
June at 1830 to 1930hrs (Black Lives Matter). Additionally, one planned protest in San Diego
County on 6 June at 1200hrs, location TBD. This is a moving protest caravanning through
San Diego County (Black Lives Matter San Diego). Lastly, a planned peaceful meetup in
Pacific Beach on 1 June at 2000, at the Denny’s parking lot, 800 Garnet Ave. 92109.
Organizer claims SDPD has been notified.
• SA: 1 June, San Antonio-based protestors discussed going to “white neighborhoods” and
“protesting” (NFI), per an anonymous caller who claimed direct access. The caller said the
protestors mentioned Stone Oak (area), Alamo Heights, and Universal City. The caller said he
had not found anything organized or announced online as of approximately 1030 local time on
1 June 2020. Additionally, The Red Wing United organized a protest at City Hall in Laredo,
Texas on 1 June 2020. A group of approximately 25 protesters attempted to enter the building
on three occasions. Per Laredo PD, some protesters attempted to push past Laredo law
enforcement positioned at the entrance, but were held off. City Hall employees locked the doors
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(U) Size and make up of violent protestors, to include counter protestors, at locations to include
(as known) any information on future locations/targeted facilities
(U//FOUO) Protests in each city have ranged in size, and those with counter-protestors have represented a
small fraction of the total. Sub-groups of violent protest activity included burning police vehicles (CV) and
targeting of law enforcement with rocks and fireworks (AT, SL). At present, the following field offices are
aware of planned protest activity:
• NK: One event on 1 June at 1300 starting at Berry Park Lane and ending at the Jersey City PD;
One event on 1 June at the Hackettstown PD, and one event on 1 June at 1600 at Essex County
Courthouse, Lincoln Statue, Springfield Avenue and Market Street.
• RH: There are two events scheduled to take place on 1 June. There was a march planned to take
place at 1700 from Monroe Park to Carytown. There was protest march organized by BLM 804
and scheduled to take place at 1800 hours at the State Capitol
• SF: One event on 1 June at 1200 at 1515 Clay St in Oakland, a second event at 1400 at San
Francisco City Hall, and a third event at 1600 starting at Oakland Tech and going to OPD.
• SD: Planned protest at Craven and Twin Oaks Blvd (all 4 corners) in San Marcos today 1
June at 1830 to 1930hrs (Black Lives Matter). Additionally, one planned protest in San Diego
County on 6 June at 1200hrs, location TBD. This is a moving protest caravanning through
San Diego County (Black Lives Matter San Diego). Lastly, a planned peaceful meetup in
Pacific Beach on 1 June at 2000, at the Denny’s parking lot, 800 Garnet Ave. 92109.
Organizer claims SDPD has been notified.
• SA: 1 June, San Antonio-based protestors discussed going to “white neighborhoods” and
“protesting” (NFI), per an anonymous caller who claimed direct access. The caller said the
protestors mentioned Stone Oak (area), Alamo Heights, and Universal City. The caller said he
had not found anything organized or announced online as of approximately 1030 local time on
1 June 2020. Additionally, The Red Wing United organized a protest at City Hall in Laredo,
Texas on 1 June 2020. A group of approximately 25 protesters attempted to enter the building
on three occasions. Per Laredo PD, some protesters attempted to push past Laredo law
enforcement positioned at the entrance, but were held off. City Hall employees locked the doors
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to the building and protesters pushed on the doors but could not gain access. No property
was damaged and no injuries or arrests were reported.
SD: One event on 1 June at 1800 in El Centro at the Imperial Valley Superior Court Building
TP: One event on 2 June at 1500 at City Hall Orlando and one event on 5 June at 1200 at Lake
Eola Park in Orlando
CG: Planned protest at ICE HQ in downtown Chicago, 1 June at 0800 with an estimated 100400 protestors.
BA: As of 31 May, 7-10 subjects dressed in all black carrying rifles in Seaford, DE. Protest
remained peaceful.
JN: Potential for civil unrest and/or violence in the Columbus, MS area due to the MS Attorney
General dropping charges against a former white police officer in the 2015 shooting death of a
black man.
KC: One event on 3 June at 1830 at Nelson Atkins Museum. One event on 6 June at 1500 in
Springfield, Missouri Central Square. One event on 7 June at 1200 at Camden County
Courthouse. One event on 7 June at 1400 at Boone County Courthouse.
LR: One event on 4 June at 1645 at Arkansas State Capital. One event on 7 June at 1500 at
Arkansas State Capital.
ME: One event on 2 June at 1700 at Fortera Stadium in Clarksville. One event 2 June at 1200
PM at 4932 Main Street in Spring Hill. One event on 4 June at 1600 at the Bicentennial Capitol
Mall State Park in Nashville.
MW: One event on 2 June at 1730 at South Shore Park in Milwaukee.
HO: One event on 2 June at 1500 at Houston City Hall, with approximately 25,000 in
attendance, according to Houston PD. Floyd’s family is expected to attend.
SU: “Antifa” group traveling from Spokane, Washington to Cour d’Alene, Idaho on 2 June
2020 to protest. They plan onward travel to Minneapolis.
NH: Two events on 6 June at 1500 on New Haven Green and at 1600 on Meriden Green.
II. (U) Damage / Violence Assessment to AOR to the following
(U) Damage to Facilities
(U//FOUO) There was no significant damage reported to FBI facilities; four FBI field offices reported
graffiti (BA - Wilmington RA, EP, SE, DE) and Detroit also reported four broken windows.
(U//FOUO) Open source reporting indicates that most metropolitan areas have suffered some protest related
damage. Multiple field offices reported other federal properties were damaged and vandalized. The most
common damage reported was graffiti and broken windows. Twenty-five field offices reported significant
damage to local government facilities, especially local law enforcement facilities and equipment including
reports of vehicles either vandalized, damaged, or burned. Field offices reported significant damages to
private property through vandalism, fire, and looting.
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to the building and protesters pushed on the doors but could not gain access. No property
was damaged and no injuries or arrests were reported.
SD: One event on 1 June at 1800 in El Centro at the Imperial Valley Superior Court Building
TP: One event on 2 June at 1500 at City Hall Orlando and one event on 5 June at 1200 at Lake
Eola Park in Orlando
CG: Planned protest at ICE HQ in downtown Chicago, 1 June at 0800 with an estimated 100400 protestors.
BA: As of 31 May, 7-10 subjects dressed in all black carrying rifles in Seaford, DE. Protest
remained peaceful.
JN: Potential for civil unrest and/or violence in the Columbus, MS area due to the MS Attorney
General dropping charges against a former white police officer in the 2015 shooting death of a
black man.
KC: One event on 3 June at 1830 at Nelson Atkins Museum. One event on 6 June at 1500 in
Springfield, Missouri Central Square. One event on 7 June at 1200 at Camden County
Courthouse. One event on 7 June at 1400 at Boone County Courthouse.
LR: One event on 4 June at 1645 at Arkansas State Capital. One event on 7 June at 1500 at
Arkansas State Capital.
ME: One event on 2 June at 1700 at Fortera Stadium in Clarksville. One event 2 June at 1200
PM at 4932 Main Street in Spring Hill. One event on 4 June at 1600 at the Bicentennial Capitol
Mall State Park in Nashville.
MW: One event on 2 June at 1730 at South Shore Park in Milwaukee.
HO: One event on 2 June at 1500 at Houston City Hall, with approximately 25,000 in
attendance, according to Houston PD. Floyd’s family is expected to attend.
SU: “Antifa” group traveling from Spokane, Washington to Cour d’Alene, Idaho on 2 June
2020 to protest. They plan onward travel to Minneapolis.
NH: Two events on 6 June at 1500 on New Haven Green and at 1600 on Meriden Green.
II. (U) Damage / Violence Assessment to AOR to the following
(U) Damage to Facilities
(U//FOUO) There was no significant damage reported to FBI facilities; four FBI field offices reported
graffiti (BA - Wilmington RA, EP, SE, DE) and Detroit also reported four broken windows.
(U//FOUO) Open source reporting indicates that most metropolitan areas have suffered some protest related
damage. Multiple field offices reported other federal properties were damaged and vandalized. The most
common damage reported was graffiti and broken windows. Twenty-five field offices reported significant
damage to local government facilities, especially local law enforcement facilities and equipment including
reports of vehicles either vandalized, damaged, or burned. Field offices reported significant damages to
private property through vandalism, fire, and looting.
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(U) Injuries from Violence
(U//FOUO) There has been one reported death of a law enforcement officer. On 29 May 2020, at
approximately 12:45 AM ET, a Federal Protection Service (FPS) contractor was shot and killed while on
duty at the Federal Courthouse, in Oakland. A second FPS contractor was also shot and sustained non-life
threatening injuries. At the time of the shooting, a large protest was taking place near the area of the
courthouse. At this time, the FBI is unable to determine if this incident is related to the civil unrest in the
Oakland area (89B-SF-3272591).
(U//FOUO) On 1 June 2020 a New York State Trooper and a Buffalo Police Department Officer sustained
non-life threatening injuries when a SUV ran a police line in the East Side of the city of Buffalo. With
support from a DHS aircraft, a female driver of the SUV and two males in the vehicle were taken into
custody with the subjects sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
(U//FOUO) During roving patrols on 1 June 2020 with Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky
Army National Guard Troops received small arms fire from multiple assailants. Two Soldiers on patrol
returned fire killing one subject. Louisville Metro police Department SWAT responded to the incident and
attempted to resuscitate the individuals. EMS pronounced the subject dead and the investigation is ongoing.
(U//FOUO) On 2 June 2020, FBI SWAT teams responded to a reported active shooter in downtown St.
Louis, Missouri. Further investigation indicated multiple shooters from a crowd of protesters. Four police
officers sustained non-life threatening injuries; no subjects have been identified at this time.
(U//LES) A Las Vegas Metro Police Officer was killed during an arrest of a subject near the Circus Circus
Casino. The subject pulled a gun from his waistband and shot the officer in the face. The officer was
transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The subject is not in custody. The
incident is likely related to the ongoing civil unrest.
(U//FOUO) There were four additional reports of hospitalizations (TP, SU, LA). A law enforcement officer
was reported to be shot in the leg (Jacksonville). Twenty-five field offices reported local law enforcement
sustained injuries during protests, frequently from projectiles (AL, AT, BA, BF, CE, CG, CI, CV, DN, HO,
IP, JV, KC, LV, LA, MM, MP, NY, PH, PG, RH, SL, SA, TP, WF).
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(U) Injuries from Violence
(U//FOUO) There has been one reported death of a law enforcement officer. On 29 May 2020, at
approximately 12:45 AM ET, a Federal Protection Service (FPS) contractor was shot and killed while on
duty at the Federal Courthouse, in Oakland. A second FPS contractor was also shot and sustained non-life
threatening injuries. At the time of the shooting, a large protest was taking place near the area of the
courthouse. At this time, the FBI is unable to determine if this incident is related to the civil unrest in the
Oakland area (89B-SF-3272591).
(U//FOUO) On 1 June 2020 a New York State Trooper and a Buffalo Police Department Officer sustained
non-life threatening injuries when a SUV ran a police line in the East Side of the city of Buffalo. With
support from a DHS aircraft, a female driver of the SUV and two males in the vehicle were taken into
custody with the subjects sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
(U//FOUO) During roving patrols on 1 June 2020 with Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky
Army National Guard Troops received small arms fire from multiple assailants. Two Soldiers on patrol
returned fire killing one subject. Louisville Metro police Department SWAT responded to the incident and
attempted to resuscitate the individuals. EMS pronounced the subject dead and the investigation is ongoing.
(U//FOUO) On 2 June 2020, FBI SWAT teams responded to a reported active shooter in downtown St.
Louis, Missouri. Further investigation indicated multiple shooters from a crowd of protesters. Four police
officers sustained non-life threatening injuries; no subjects have been identified at this time.
(U//LES) A Las Vegas Metro Police Officer was killed during an arrest of a subject near the Circus Circus
Casino. The subject pulled a gun from his waistband and shot the officer in the face. The officer was
transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The subject is not in custody. The
incident is likely related to the ongoing civil unrest.
(U//FOUO) There were four additional reports of hospitalizations (TP, SU, LA). A law enforcement officer
was reported to be shot in the leg (Jacksonville). Twenty-five field offices reported local law enforcement
sustained injuries during protests, frequently from projectiles (AL, AT, BA, BF, CE, CG, CI, CV, DN, HO,
IP, JV, KC, LV, LA, MM, MP, NY, PH, PG, RH, SL, SA, TP, WF).
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(U//FOUO) Thirteen offices reported protestors sustained injuries (BA, BF, DN, HO, IP, OM, PG, RH, SA,
SL, SU, SE, WF). There were two non-law enforcement involved reported deaths, including a protestor
shot by a bar owner in Omaha and a protestor run over by a delivery vehicle in St. Louis. There were
shootings reported in Atlanta, Louisville, Erie, Chicago, and Richmond, although relationships between the
shooting and protests are not clear.
III. (U) Intelligence / Investigative Updates
(U//LES) During the reporting period, ten field offices (CE, CV, DE, DN, HO, KX, LV, ME, MW, MP)
reported out-of-state protesters were arrested.
(U) Methods utilized to incite violence and agitate protestors.
(U//LES) Reporting indicates protestors are using vehicles to incite violence and agitate protestors to
vandalize property. Offices have reported protestors obstructing roadways, assaulting police officers,
interfering with public duties, and resisting. There is also reporting of shots fired and Molotov cocktails
thrown, in addition to protestors shining bright lights in officers’ eyes.
(U//LES) Offices have observed disinformation campaigns online, mostly focused on false reports of
protestors observed in specific locations, attempting to spur followers into criminal action.
(U//LES) Local protestors have also been seen utilizing handheld radios to communicate.
(U//LES) Reporting nationally indicates individuals are using traditional social media platforms and
encrypted messaging applications (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram,
Topbuzz.com, Snapchat, Wickr) to discuss potential acts of violence. The use of information in social media
postings included doxing of law enforcement officials, false reports of violence to incite violence, and
rumors about false activities. Multiple field offices have observed individuals using social media platforms
such as Twitter and Facebook to organize First Amendment related activity such as peaceful protests as well
as criminal activity such as looting and vandalism.
(U//LES) FBI social media exploitation indicates trending hashtags for the past 24 hours focus heavily on
protests and issues around the unrest (#BlackLivesmatter, #GeorgeFloyd, #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd, #BLM,
#protests2020, #AmericaorTrump, #ICantBreathe, #Curfew, #Protest, #NoJustisceNoPeace, #VoteOutHate).
Of note, localized hashtags are being utilized to raise awareness of protest activity (i.e. #DCprotest,
#LouisvilleUprising).
(U) Communication means used to plan illegal activities, i.e., types of communication platforms
used by violent protestors, code words being used in platforms to mobilize/communicate
(U//LES) Reporting from across the country indicates traditional social media platforms and encrypted
messaging applications (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, Topbuzz.com,
Snapchat, Wickr) are being used by individuals to discuss potential acts of violence.
(U//LES) Boston field office highlighted flyers on Facebook advertising a protest suspected of being
organized by individuals espousing anti-government and/or anarchist extremist ideology.
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(U//FOUO) Thirteen offices reported protestors sustained injuries (BA, BF, DN, HO, IP, OM, PG, RH, SA,
SL, SU, SE, WF). There were two non-law enforcement involved reported deaths, including a protestor
shot by a bar owner in Omaha and a protestor run over by a delivery vehicle in St. Louis. There were
shootings reported in Atlanta, Louisville, Erie, Chicago, and Richmond, although relationships between the
shooting and protests are not clear.
III. (U) Intelligence / Investigative Updates
(U//LES) During the reporting period, ten field offices (CE, CV, DE, DN, HO, KX, LV, ME, MW, MP)
reported out-of-state protesters were arrested.
(U) Methods utilized to incite violence and agitate protestors.
(U//LES) Reporting indicates protestors are using vehicles to incite violence and agitate protestors to
vandalize property. Offices have reported protestors obstructing roadways, assaulting police officers,
interfering with public duties, and resisting. There is also reporting of shots fired and Molotov cocktails
thrown, in addition to protestors shining bright lights in officers’ eyes.
(U//LES) Offices have observed disinformation campaigns online, mostly focused on false reports of
protestors observed in specific locations, attempting to spur followers into criminal action.
(U//LES) Local protestors have also been seen utilizing handheld radios to communicate.
(U//LES) Reporting nationally indicates individuals are using traditional social media platforms and
encrypted messaging applications (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram,
Topbuzz.com, Snapchat, Wickr) to discuss potential acts of violence. The use of information in social media
postings included doxing of law enforcement officials, false reports of violence to incite violence, and
rumors about false activities. Multiple field offices have observed individuals using social media platforms
such as Twitter and Facebook to organize First Amendment related activity such as peaceful protests as well
as criminal activity such as looting and vandalism.
(U//LES) FBI social media exploitation indicates trending hashtags for the past 24 hours focus heavily on
protests and issues around the unrest (#BlackLivesmatter, #GeorgeFloyd, #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd, #BLM,
#protests2020, #AmericaorTrump, #ICantBreathe, #Curfew, #Protest, #NoJustisceNoPeace, #VoteOutHate).
Of note, localized hashtags are being utilized to raise awareness of protest activity (i.e. #DCprotest,
#LouisvilleUprising).
(U) Communication means used to plan illegal activities, i.e., types of communication platforms
used by violent protestors, code words being used in platforms to mobilize/communicate
(U//LES) Reporting from across the country indicates traditional social media platforms and encrypted
messaging applications (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, Topbuzz.com,
Snapchat, Wickr) are being used by individuals to discuss potential acts of violence.
(U//LES) Boston field office highlighted flyers on Facebook advertising a protest suspected of being
organized by individuals espousing anti-government and/or anarchist extremist ideology.
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(U//LES) Protest planned in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston for 2 June 2020. The protest is being
organized by Black Lives Matter and Violence in Boston INC. This protest is expecting around 100
attendees.
(U//LES) Charlotte – Fayetteville mobilized the National Guard; reporting that unidentified groups plan
to target unidentified police stations.
(U//LES) Columbia - Unverified SM reports of buses of people coming from Little Rock Arkansas to
Myrtle Beach, SC.
(U//LES) No known threats of violence in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, or American Samoa. There is a
peaceful protest planned for 5 June in Hagatna, Guam.
(U//LES) Of note, one local law enforcement agency was forced to use encrypted communications as
rioting protesters were capturing communications and moving accordingly using social media platforms
to communicate law enforcement movements.
(U) Known criminal group associations or memberships.
(U//FOUO) The FBI—in close coordination with its federal, state, and local partners—continues to monitor
and respond to events related to the nationwide civil unrest. There are reports, to include open source reports
and social media postings, suggesting the individuals involved in or present at locations of unrest are part of
anti-government/anti-authority extremism, militia extremism, racially or ethnically motivated violent
extremism, or violent gangs. Yet, much of the violence and vandalism is perpetrated by opportunistic,
individual actors acting without specific direction. We continue to aggressively to seek to corroborate
whether or not there is in fact an organized effort to incite violence by either known criminal groups or
domestic violent extremists. There is uncorroborated intelligence about alleged participation of Venezuelan
and Nicaraguan socialist groups.
(U//LES) Detroit assesses any attempts by law enforcement to arrest individuals open carrying during
protests or attempts to seize weapons could result in an increased presence by Anti-Government/AntiAuthority (AAGA) militia activists. As well, an increased National Guard presence could also spark an
increased AAGA militia presence. Another extension of the “stay home” order by the Michigan Governor or
declaration of martial law could also increase the right wing AAGA presence.
(U) Known DT, IT, CI, CyD or Criminal actors utilizing peaceful protests to incite riots, conduct
criminal activity, or enhance their ideology.
On 1 June, FBI DL arrested an individual without incident for violation of Title 18 United States
Code § 875 (c), Interstate communications of a Threat. The individual posted a threat which
alluded to harming unknown number of "racist MAGA people".
(U//LES) Following the arrest of 15 individuals by the Newark police Department, the FBI and
USAO are focusing on at least two arrestees for potential federal charges. One identified individual
was arrested in possession of a knife, a hatchet, and a jar of gasoline. FBI Newark obtained one of
his Facebook posts which contained a video of him at the riots inciting others to steal from the
stores while he stood guard to prevent anyone from stopping them. FBI submitted a preservation
request to Facebook this morning. The individual describes himself on his Facebook account as
anti-government and anti-authority. FBI Newark believe this profile is consistent with “Antifa”.
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(U//LES) Protest planned in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston for 2 June 2020. The protest is being
organized by Black Lives Matter and Violence in Boston INC. This protest is expecting around 100
attendees.
(U//LES) Charlotte – Fayetteville mobilized the National Guard; reporting that unidentified groups plan
to target unidentified police stations.
(U//LES) Columbia - Unverified SM reports of buses of people coming from Little Rock Arkansas to
Myrtle Beach, SC.
(U//LES) No known threats of violence in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, or American Samoa. There is a
peaceful protest planned for 5 June in Hagatna, Guam.
(U//LES) Of note, one local law enforcement agency was forced to use encrypted communications as
rioting protesters were capturing communications and moving accordingly using social media platforms
to communicate law enforcement movements.
(U) Known criminal group associations or memberships.
(U//FOUO) The FBI—in close coordination with its federal, state, and local partners—continues to monitor
and respond to events related to the nationwide civil unrest. There are reports, to include open source reports
and social media postings, suggesting the individuals involved in or present at locations of unrest are part of
anti-government/anti-authority extremism, militia extremism, racially or ethnically motivated violent
extremism, or violent gangs. Yet, much of the violence and vandalism is perpetrated by opportunistic,
individual actors acting without specific direction. We continue to aggressively to seek to corroborate
whether or not there is in fact an organized effort to incite violence by either known criminal groups or
domestic violent extremists. There is uncorroborated intelligence about alleged participation of Venezuelan
and Nicaraguan socialist groups.
(U//LES) Detroit assesses any attempts by law enforcement to arrest individuals open carrying during
protests or attempts to seize weapons could result in an increased presence by Anti-Government/AntiAuthority (AAGA) militia activists. As well, an increased National Guard presence could also spark an
increased AAGA militia presence. Another extension of the “stay home” order by the Michigan Governor or
declaration of martial law could also increase the right wing AAGA presence.
(U) Known DT, IT, CI, CyD or Criminal actors utilizing peaceful protests to incite riots, conduct
criminal activity, or enhance their ideology.
On 1 June, FBI DL arrested an individual without incident for violation of Title 18 United States
Code § 875 (c), Interstate communications of a Threat. The individual posted a threat which
alluded to harming unknown number of "racist MAGA people".
(U//LES) Following the arrest of 15 individuals by the Newark police Department, the FBI and
USAO are focusing on at least two arrestees for potential federal charges. One identified individual
was arrested in possession of a knife, a hatchet, and a jar of gasoline. FBI Newark obtained one of
his Facebook posts which contained a video of him at the riots inciting others to steal from the
stores while he stood guard to prevent anyone from stopping them. FBI submitted a preservation
request to Facebook this morning. The individual describes himself on his Facebook account as
anti-government and anti-authority. FBI Newark believe this profile is consistent with “Antifa”.
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(U//FOUO) USAO charged five individuals with varying charges ranging from use of explosive or
fire to damage or destroy a vehicle used in interstate commerce, traveling in interstate commerce or
using a facility of interstate commerce to incite a riot, organize, promote, encourage, participate in,
or carry on a riot, and use of an explosive device.
(U//LES) Philadelphia is attempting to confirm if any of the individuals arrested by Philadelphia
Police Department have “Antifa” affiliations.
(U//LES) San Francisco field office reported three instances on 31 May 2020 of groups of
individuals attempting to break into Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). In one instance, the
individuals were able to steal 23 firearms (4 long guns and 19 pistols). T he other two attempts
were unsuccessful.
(U//LES) According to Albuquerque, on 1 June 2020 a business reported numerous firearms were
missing. After an inventory was conducted it was determined 149 firearms were missing.
Reportedly, 39 long guns and 110 handguns were stolen. It is unclear if this incident is related to
the on-going civil unrest in the Albuquerque area.
(U) Number of Predicated FBI Cases
(U//LES) There are currently 40 predicated FBI cases associated with violent protests, which were
provided by field offices since 29 May:
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(U//FOUO) USAO charged five individuals with varying charges ranging from use of explosive or
fire to damage or destroy a vehicle used in interstate commerce, traveling in interstate commerce or
using a facility of interstate commerce to incite a riot, organize, promote, encourage, participate in,
or carry on a riot, and use of an explosive device.
(U//LES) Philadelphia is attempting to confirm if any of the individuals arrested by Philadelphia
Police Department have “Antifa” affiliations.
(U//LES) San Francisco field office reported three instances on 31 May 2020 of groups of
individuals attempting to break into Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). In one instance, the
individuals were able to steal 23 firearms (4 long guns and 19 pistols). T he other two attempts
were unsuccessful.
(U//LES) According to Albuquerque, on 1 June 2020 a business reported numerous firearms were
missing. After an inventory was conducted it was determined 149 firearms were missing.
Reportedly, 39 long guns and 110 handguns were stolen. It is unclear if this incident is related to
the on-going civil unrest in the Albuquerque area.
(U) Number of Predicated FBI Cases
(U//LES) There are currently 40 predicated FBI cases associated with violent protests, which were
provided by field offices since 29 May:
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(U) FBI Arrests
(U) On 1 June 2020, FBI DL arrested an individual without incident for violation of Title 18
United States Code § 875 (c), Interstate communications of a Threat. The individual posted a
threat which alluded to harming unknown number of "racist MAGA people".
(U) Local LE arrests
(U//LES) There were over 4000 arrests made across the nation, which was provided by field offices
during the reporting period:
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AQ – 4
AT – 150
BA --10
DE – 237
DL – 200
DN – 215
HO - 193
IP - 101
JK – 90
LA – 1310
LR - 10
LS – 90
LV – 13
MW – 95
NY – 355
PD – 66
PG -- 4
PX – 586
SA – 4
SC – 50
SU – 51
WF - 177
GUARDIAN DATA
(U) Number of Guardians and TTLs
(U//LES) As of 2 June 2020, 199 Guardian incidents were tagged with the
“RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020” tag. Of these incidents, 60 have been opened, 73 are submitted for
opening, 25 are in the pre-assessment phase, 1 is submitted for closure, and 40 have been closed.
(U//LES) There were 25 Threat to Life Guardians tagged with “RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020”:
ID
646632_BS
Incident Title
Antigua Americans male group targets
suburbs
11
Incident
Status
Submitted
for
Opening
Assigned
Office
Boston
Jurisdiction
Federal
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
(U) FBI Arrests
(U) On 1 June 2020, FBI DL arrested an individual without incident for violation of Title 18
United States Code § 875 (c), Interstate communications of a Threat. The individual posted a
threat which alluded to harming unknown number of "racist MAGA people".
(U) Local LE arrests
(U//LES) There were over 4000 arrests made across the nation, which was provided by field offices
during the reporting period:
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AQ – 4
AT – 150
BA --10
DE – 237
DL – 200
DN – 215
HO - 193
IP - 101
JK – 90
LA – 1310
LR - 10
LS – 90
LV – 13
MW – 95
NY – 355
PD – 66
PG -- 4
PX – 586
SA – 4
SC – 50
SU – 51
WF - 177
GUARDIAN DATA
(U) Number of Guardians and TTLs
(U//LES) As of 2 June 2020, 199 Guardian incidents were tagged with the
“RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020” tag. Of these incidents, 60 have been opened, 73 are submitted for
opening, 25 are in the pre-assessment phase, 1 is submitted for closure, and 40 have been closed.
(U//LES) There were 25 Threat to Life Guardians tagged with “RIOTRELATEDTHREATS2020”:
ID
646632_BS
Incident Title
Antigua Americans male group targets
suburbs
11
Incident
Status
Submitted
for
Opening
Assigned
Office
Boston
Jurisdiction
Federal
1\Ll
TTL 153d502 Riat Supplies
Given ta Antifa Members in Denver, CO
Closed Denver Federal
TTL NToczuzu 153tcg03
Threatened to Blow up the 16'" 5t Baptist
6464207EH Church in Birmingham, Closed Birmingham Federal
Threat of Shooting at Target in Bessemer,
6463807EH AL Open Birmingham State/Local
TTL NToczuzu 153adp03 Er violent Submitted
Messages by Facebook User-- for
6463607TP Opening Tampa Federal
TTL NToczuzu 153kb01 Threats to Run
Over Protesters Perpetrated by Facebook
User_ in Tonawanda, Nv. Prec
lBFi Assessment Buffalo Federal
TTL -- NToczozo 153lpgoz Et'lp: Threats
Made by--of Orlando,
6462547TP Decapitate Police Officers. (TP) Open Tampa Federal
6462357EH 16'" Baptist Church Threat Open Birmingham Federal
--(Austin, TX) . Threat
6461167SA of Mass Shooting Open San Antonio Federal
Social Media Threats to Protests Closed Boston State/Local
TTteNToczozo 152kjs01 SOMEX: Twitter
Use- Threatened to Kill White
Families and Police Officers in Orlando, Ft
6459907TP lTPi Open Tampa Federal
TTL NToczuzu 152cbu SOMEX: Facebook
use--Pasting in Regards to
Killing People. (MW) Open Milwaukee State/Local
--
. A likely
social media user
claims to be waiting for a chance to plow
645813735 through a crowd of protesters. Open Boston State/Local
Submitted
Snapchat post mentioning will shoot for San
64607975}: rioters Opening Francisco Federal
Twitter User"; Threats Submitted
to Firebomb Hea quarters and Kill for
6457907NV Police Officers, Nil, Nil Opening New York State/Local
TTL . NTOCZOZD 152aiu1 EcTip: lnstagram
Username -- Making Submitted
Threats Towards Rioters in Santa Ana, CA for
645864311 1W Opening Las Angeles Federal
152apl02 SOMEX: implied Submitted
Threats to Commit Retaliator Attacks by for
6458707H0 lnstagram Opening Houston Federal
1\Ll
TTL 153d502 Riat Supplies
Given ta Antifa Members in Denver, CO
Closed Denver Federal
TTL NToczuzu 153tcg03
Threatened to Blow up the 16'" 5t Baptist
6464207EH Church in Birmingham, Closed Birmingham Federal
Threat of Shooting at Target in Bessemer,
6463807EH AL Open Birmingham State/Local
TTL NToczuzu 153adp03 Er violent Submitted
Messages by Facebook User-- for
6463607TP Opening Tampa Federal
TTL NToczuzu 153kb01 Threats to Run
Over Protesters Perpetrated by Facebook
User_ in Tonawanda, Nv. Prec
lBFi Assessment Buffalo Federal
TTL -- NToczozo 153lpgoz Et'lp: Threats
Made by--of Orlando,
6462547TP Decapitate Police Officers. (TP) Open Tampa Federal
6462357EH 16'" Baptist Church Threat Open Birmingham Federal
--(Austin, TX) . Threat
6461167SA of Mass Shooting Open San Antonio Federal
Social Media Threats to Protests Closed Boston State/Local
TTteNToczozo 152kjs01 SOMEX: Twitter
Use- Threatened to Kill White
Families and Police Officers in Orlando, Ft
6459907TP lTPi Open Tampa Federal
TTL NToczuzu 152cbu SOMEX: Facebook
use--Pasting in Regards to
Killing People. (MW) Open Milwaukee State/Local
--
. A likely
social media user
claims to be waiting for a chance to plow
645813735 through a crowd of protesters. Open Boston State/Local
Submitted
Snapchat post mentioning will shoot for San
64607975}: rioters Opening Francisco Federal
Twitter User"; Threats Submitted
to Firebomb Hea quarters and Kill for
6457907NV Police Officers, Nil, Nil Opening New York State/Local
TTL . NTOCZOZD 152aiu1 EcTip: lnstagram
Username -- Making Submitted
Threats Towards Rioters in Santa Ana, CA for
645864311 1W Opening Las Angeles Federal
152apl02 SOMEX: implied Submitted
Threats to Commit Retaliator Attacks by for
6458707H0 lnstagram Opening Houston Federal
1\Ll \ll\l \l\\lH\l
NToczozo 152mafo1 EeTip: Threat of
Racially Motivated Arson from
6459117CG -in Chicaga, Open Chicago Federal
152ahmo3 Threat of Submitted
Riots atAZM'illsMalland Desert Sky Mail. for
645003," (PX) Opening Phoenix Federal
Kansas City Man Threatening violence at
6460397KC Protest Open Kansas City State/Local
152twb SOMEX:
Threatening Communication via Publicly Submitted
Available Mobile Radios in LOS Angeles, for
6460667LA CA (LA) Opening LOS Angeles Federal
6459357" Twitter Handle -- Open Buffalo State/Local
154lwb SOMEX Veiled Submitted
Shooting Threat by-n for Sacramento Federa
Sacramento, CA. (Sci Opening
Tit NToczozo lssaihus ErTlp: Submitted
646744785 - Making Threats To Shoot People in for Boston Federa
Boston, MA. (ES) Opening
'Canl tupine' Telegram Channel Submitted Washington
6116590in incitement of Violence against law for Field State/Local
enforcement Opening
IV. (I FBI Fulrral Posture
(U) FBI deploimenr ofossorr (Le or in response In Siam. Lam! and Lmt'
Enfoi-comonr roqnorrs for FBI mm to combat violence and promo property)
(U) FBI SWAT deployed
Currently 33 FBI field offices have mobilized SWAT resources In various stages of deployment
to lnClude: rive offices have deployed SWAT personnel. two more have deployed personnel to local
command po mineen have been deployed to protect their field offices and thirteen have been
recalled or placed on standby.
. co SWAT was deployed to assist wnli local law enforcement efforts In Columbia and
Charleston. su SWAT was deployed at the request of local law enforccmem. MW. and LV
SWAT were deployed (NFI).
. DL SWAT was deployed to a
rclumcd IO FD Wllhoul
. BA and LS SWAT personnel deployed to local command po, Additionally, PD deployed two
SABTS to - local law enforcement personnelSWAT personnel deployed to protect
their field offices. Cl SWAT deployed personnel to protect the Columbus RA,
wnli potential support of downed officers or active shooters.
1\Ll \ll\l \l\\lH\l
NToczozo 152mafo1 EeTip: Threat of
Racially Motivated Arson from
6459117CG -in Chicaga, Open Chicago Federal
152ahmo3 Threat of Submitted
Riots atAZM'illsMalland Desert Sky Mail. for
645003," (PX) Opening Phoenix Federal
Kansas City Man Threatening violence at
6460397KC Protest Open Kansas City State/Local
152twb SOMEX:
Threatening Communication via Publicly Submitted
Available Mobile Radios in LOS Angeles, for
6460667LA CA (LA) Opening LOS Angeles Federal
6459357" Twitter Handle -- Open Buffalo State/Local
154lwb SOMEX Veiled Submitted
Shooting Threat by-n for Sacramento Federa
Sacramento, CA. (Sci Opening
Tit NToczozo lssaihus ErTlp: Submitted
646744785 - Making Threats To Shoot People in for Boston Federa
Boston, MA. (ES) Opening
'Canl tupine' Telegram Channel Submitted Washington
6116590in incitement of Violence against law for Field State/Local
enforcement Opening
IV. (I FBI Fulrral Posture
(U) FBI deploimenr ofossorr (Le or in response In Siam. Lam! and Lmt'
Enfoi-comonr roqnorrs for FBI mm to combat violence and promo property)
(U) FBI SWAT deployed
Currently 33 FBI field offices have mobilized SWAT resources In various stages of deployment
to lnClude: rive offices have deployed SWAT personnel. two more have deployed personnel to local
command po mineen have been deployed to protect their field offices and thirteen have been
recalled or placed on standby.
. co SWAT was deployed to assist wnli local law enforcement efforts In Columbia and
Charleston. su SWAT was deployed at the request of local law enforccmem. MW. and LV
SWAT were deployed (NFI).
. DL SWAT was deployed to a
rclumcd IO FD Wllhoul
. BA and LS SWAT personnel deployed to local command po, Additionally, PD deployed two
SABTS to - local law enforcement personnelSWAT personnel deployed to protect
their field offices. Cl SWAT deployed personnel to protect the Columbus RA,
wnli potential support of downed officers or active shooters.
UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
•
•
SE: Entire SE SWAT team deployed to HQC from 3pm to Midnight (SE FO is a standalone facility in downtown Seattle in close proximity to the protests and rioting).
Thirteen field office SWAT teams (BS, CV, KC, LA, LR, NY, PH, PG, PO, SD, SJ, SL, TP) have
been recalled or put on standby.
(U//LES) As of 1 June, the following field offices have FBI SABTs embedded with their state & local
partners: DL, OM, LS, AN, NK, SI, EP, SL, KC, PD, LV, LA, CG, SF, CV, SE, NO, NF, SU.
(U//LES) FBI Headquarters Deployments
(U//LES) FBI HQ currently has 24 deployed personnel in support of the field.
•
CIRG
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
•
CTD
•
SecD
o
o
o
o
•
ASC – 1
CIMS – 1
CMS – 1
EOS – 2
IA – 1
ITS – 2
SSA – 3
SSA – 2
Corporal – 1
Police Officer – 9
Sergeant – 2
WMDD
o
SSA – 1
(U) Other FBI personnel requested to protect federal or state buildings.
(U//LES) Additionally, five offices have deployed non-SWAT personnel to support local law
enforcement.
• PH has deployed air assets to Philadelphia PD, and CV has SABTs with local assets. SL is on
standby to deploy air assets.
• BH, BF and CO have sent personnel to local command posts to assist with local efforts.
• WF has deployed all Special Agents in support of local law enforcement in Washington, DC.
(U//LES) Five FBI field offices requested additional supplies/resources and one field office provided
equipment to local assets.
• OC has requested non-lethal equipment, in particular gas and smoke, related to 266N-OC3241877.
• CO provided non-lethal equipment (gas and smoke) to Richland County.
• The Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office inquired about tear gas, body armor, and two cyber agents
from JK. JSO Sheriff Williams may request up to 100 National Guard troops.
• NH may have additional overtime requests for personnel.
• SF has requested assistance from OTD to upload video surveillance footage to TKK in support of
89B-SF-3272591.
• WF is initiating a request for physical security assistance for the NVRA building.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
•
•
SE: Entire SE SWAT team deployed to HQC from 3pm to Midnight (SE FO is a standalone facility in downtown Seattle in close proximity to the protests and rioting).
Thirteen field office SWAT teams (BS, CV, KC, LA, LR, NY, PH, PG, PO, SD, SJ, SL, TP) have
been recalled or put on standby.
(U//LES) As of 1 June, the following field offices have FBI SABTs embedded with their state & local
partners: DL, OM, LS, AN, NK, SI, EP, SL, KC, PD, LV, LA, CG, SF, CV, SE, NO, NF, SU.
(U//LES) FBI Headquarters Deployments
(U//LES) FBI HQ currently has 24 deployed personnel in support of the field.
•
CIRG
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
•
CTD
•
SecD
o
o
o
o
•
ASC – 1
CIMS – 1
CMS – 1
EOS – 2
IA – 1
ITS – 2
SSA – 3
SSA – 2
Corporal – 1
Police Officer – 9
Sergeant – 2
WMDD
o
SSA – 1
(U) Other FBI personnel requested to protect federal or state buildings.
(U//LES) Additionally, five offices have deployed non-SWAT personnel to support local law
enforcement.
• PH has deployed air assets to Philadelphia PD, and CV has SABTs with local assets. SL is on
standby to deploy air assets.
• BH, BF and CO have sent personnel to local command posts to assist with local efforts.
• WF has deployed all Special Agents in support of local law enforcement in Washington, DC.
(U//LES) Five FBI field offices requested additional supplies/resources and one field office provided
equipment to local assets.
• OC has requested non-lethal equipment, in particular gas and smoke, related to 266N-OC3241877.
• CO provided non-lethal equipment (gas and smoke) to Richland County.
• The Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office inquired about tear gas, body armor, and two cyber agents
from JK. JSO Sheriff Williams may request up to 100 National Guard troops.
• NH may have additional overtime requests for personnel.
• SF has requested assistance from OTD to upload video surveillance footage to TKK in support of
89B-SF-3272591.
• WF is initiating a request for physical security assistance for the NVRA building.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
(U/LES) Seven FBI field offices (CO, IP, LA, LS, MW, NH, TP) have requested or sent additional
personnel to protect FBI facilities. In total, 37 field offices requested Enhanced FPS support.
V. (U) Non-Federal Deployment Posture
(U//FOUO) More than 20 states have requested National Guard personnel.
Requests/Deployment of National Guard Personnel
Field Office
SA
AT
HO
CG
CI
CV
DL
KC
KX
IP
LV
LR
LA
LS
ME
MW
MP
CE
OC
PH
SE
SU
TP
City
# of National Guard Personnel
200
1010
200
525
210
93
500
309
25
185
57
600
500-700
431
75
175
6970
474
120
93
200
285
100
Austin
Atlanta
Houston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dallas
Kansas City
Knoxville
Indianapolis
Las Vegas
NFI
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Charlotte
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Tampa
(U) Other deployments in AOR of other non-federal assistance
(U//LES) In addition to National Guard assets, multiple field office territories have received requests for
active duty military, state law enforcement and other local law enforcement.
• Active duty US Army personnel from Fort Stewart have been deployed in Atlanta, likely for
medical support, along with other law enforcement in Atlanta and Savannah.
• New York State Troopers are deploying 200 personnel to Rochester and 250 to Buffalo.
• The Department of Public Safety is deploying 500 personnel to Houston, Dallas, and Austin and
75 to San Antonio.
• Approximately 100 State Police have been deployed in Ohio to Cincinnati, Columbus, and
Dayton. Missouri Highway Patrol has been deployed in Kansas City.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
(U/LES) Seven FBI field offices (CO, IP, LA, LS, MW, NH, TP) have requested or sent additional
personnel to protect FBI facilities. In total, 37 field offices requested Enhanced FPS support.
V. (U) Non-Federal Deployment Posture
(U//FOUO) More than 20 states have requested National Guard personnel.
Requests/Deployment of National Guard Personnel
Field Office
SA
AT
HO
CG
CI
CV
DL
KC
KX
IP
LV
LR
LA
LS
ME
MW
MP
CE
OC
PH
SE
SU
TP
City
# of National Guard Personnel
200
1010
200
525
210
93
500
309
25
185
57
600
500-700
431
75
175
6970
474
120
93
200
285
100
Austin
Atlanta
Houston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dallas
Kansas City
Knoxville
Indianapolis
Las Vegas
NFI
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Charlotte
Oklahoma City
Philadelphia
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Tampa
(U) Other deployments in AOR of other non-federal assistance
(U//LES) In addition to National Guard assets, multiple field office territories have received requests for
active duty military, state law enforcement and other local law enforcement.
• Active duty US Army personnel from Fort Stewart have been deployed in Atlanta, likely for
medical support, along with other law enforcement in Atlanta and Savannah.
• New York State Troopers are deploying 200 personnel to Rochester and 250 to Buffalo.
• The Department of Public Safety is deploying 500 personnel to Houston, Dallas, and Austin and
75 to San Antonio.
• Approximately 100 State Police have been deployed in Ohio to Cincinnati, Columbus, and
Dayton. Missouri Highway Patrol has been deployed in Kansas City.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
•
•
•
•
•
100 Kentucky State Police officers have been deployed to assist Louisville PD.
Local law enforcement have been deployed in Cleveland.
Department of Public Safety has also been deployed in Dallas.
In Jacksonville DEA has a command post and ATF/HSI are on standby.
Salt Lake City Police requested and received assistance from neighboring local and state law
enforcement agencies.
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UNCLASSIFIED // LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
•
•
•
•
•
100 Kentucky State Police officers have been deployed to assist Louisville PD.
Local law enforcement have been deployed in Cleveland.
Department of Public Safety has also been deployed in Dallas.
In Jacksonville DEA has a command post and ATF/HSI are on standby.
Salt Lake City Police requested and received assistance from neighboring local and state law
enforcement agencies.
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