A left-wing agitator brazenly opened the door of a vehicle departing a federal facility in Minneapolis on Thursday night, prompting an overwhelming response from tactical units and riot police.
Extremists raged outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building all day before launching more extreme tactics after nightfall.
Drivers entering and exiting the complex were forced to navigate a gauntlet of militants who bashed and kicked vehicles and hurled projectiles.
BREAKING: Chaos outside Minneapolis federal building as officers deploy tear gas, pepper spray at militants attacking departing vehicles
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BREAKING: Officials departing Minneapolis federal building under siege as militants kick vehicles, hurl projectiles
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At one point, a male insurgent approached a moving pickup truck and ripped the door open as it passed.
🚨BREAKING: Militant rips open door of vehicle departing Minneapolis federal building
This disturbing escalation has triggered a shock-and-awe crackdown from the feds – videos incoming
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This dangerous escalation prompted federal authorities to launch an overwhelming crackdown on the mob, crushing the hours-long insurrection within minutes.
BREAKING: Tactical units drop the hammer on violent mob outside Minneapolis federal building after a militant ripped open the door of a federal vehicle departing the facility (video in replies)
Tonight's riot is officially over
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