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Witnesses: Man with gun threatened protesters in Lafayette anti-Trump rally; police: man was defending self (www.jconline.com)

submitted 1 day ago by jared@mander.xyz to c/indiana@midwest.social

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27866631

Summary

At a Lafayette, Indiana anti-Trump rally Saturday, a man pulled an assault-style rifle after clashing with protesters who blocked his truck at a Third Street intersection.

Video shows the man in a MAGA hat yelling at protesters, prompting another man—angered by the confrontation with women—to intervene.

The two exchanged shouts before the protester headbutted the man. He returned to his truck, retrieved a rifle, and reentered the crowd.

Police detained but released him, citing self-defense. The “Hands Off!” rally drew nearly 1,000 people and ended early amid safety concerns.

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[–] Mister_Feeny@fedia.io 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They seem to be specifically looking for witnesses that will corroborate the narrative they like, and are looking for the head-butter, having already determined that of course the guy with the gun did nothing wrong at all.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Do your civic duty and let them know where the head-butter might be.