Michael Forest Reinoehl, Suspect in Portland Shooting, Is Killed by Officers – The New York Times
As part of the protesters security team during the demonstrations, Mr. Reinoehl s role included intercepting potential agitators and helping calm conflicts, fellow protesters said.
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Nightly, he would break up fights, said Randal McCorkle, a regular at the demonstrations who said he became close friends with Mr. Reinoehl as they wore on.
He wanted change so badly, he said. His death, he said, would likely inspire others to continue the movement for police reform. I was going to say radicalize, but galvanize is a better word, he said. Honestly, I m going to try to step into his shoes.
Reese Monson, a leader in the local protest movement who also helps organize security, said all the people who helped with security in Portland, including Mr. Reinoehl, were trained on de-escalation.
He was excellent at that, Mr. Monson said.
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