02:08A rally turned violent after Black Live Matter and Trump supporters faced off in Olympia on Saturday. At least once protester was shot, as police attempted to disperse the groups using tear gas, flash bang grenades and pepper balls.
Both groups beating each other could be seen, as counter-protesters took to the streets in response to Trump supporters gathering to show anger over the election results.
A suspect over the shooting has been detained, according to local reports. The condition of the protester who was shot is currently unknown.
Several protesters were organised across the United States on Saturday, after President Donald Trump refused to concede the vote, insisting there had been fraud. The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit on Friday, backed by Trump in an attempt to claw back some of the states lost to President-elect Joe Biden, who is due to succeed Trump on January 20.
USA: BLM protester shot by Trump supporter during violent Olympia rally
A rally turned violent after Black Live Matter and Trump supporters faced off in Olympia on Saturday. At least once protester was shot, as police attempted to disperse the groups using tear gas, flash bang grenades and pepper balls.
Both groups beating each other could be seen, as counter-protesters took to the streets in response to Trump supporters gathering to show anger over the election results.
A suspect over the shooting has been detained, according to local reports. The condition of the protester who was shot is currently unknown.
Several protesters were organised across the United States on Saturday, after President Donald Trump refused to concede the vote, insisting there had been fraud. The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit on Friday, backed by Trump in an attempt to claw back some of the states lost to President-elect Joe Biden, who is due to succeed Trump on January 20.
A rally turned violent after Black Live Matter and Trump supporters faced off in Olympia on Saturday. At least once protester was shot, as police attempted to disperse the groups using tear gas, flash bang grenades and pepper balls.
Both groups beating each other could be seen, as counter-protesters took to the streets in response to Trump supporters gathering to show anger over the election results.
A suspect over the shooting has been detained, according to local reports. The condition of the protester who was shot is currently unknown.
Several protesters were organised across the United States on Saturday, after President Donald Trump refused to concede the vote, insisting there had been fraud. The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit on Friday, backed by Trump in an attempt to claw back some of the states lost to President-elect Joe Biden, who is due to succeed Trump on January 20.