A Winter Morning Burst With Flames

In the calm before dawn on a frosty Friday, a sudden and fiery explosion disrupted the peace near the home of Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. The explosion took place around 1:30 a.m., targeting a 2024 model of a Honda Accord which belonged to a member of Gonzalez’s family. No one was injured and professional firefighters quickly doused the flames before further damage could occur.

A Suspected Case of Arson

The Portland Police Bureau treated the destruction of the automobile and its surroundings as a case of possible arson. Evidence pointed to a deliberate ignition, hinting at a planned attack. Gonzalez, known for his balanced political views and solid support of law enforcement and homelessness policies, has faced similar acts of destructive behavior.

An Admission of Guilt

A few days later, an anarchist blog claimed responsibility for the fiery assault. The individuals behind it described their act as a communal act of self-defense. They showed no remorse, in fact expressed regret about not causing more destruction. Their post stated that the timing of the attack was deliberately planned ahead of a winter storm. They stated recent acts involving anarchists and local police shootings as the engines behind their actions.

A Cry For Justice

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt strongly condemned the attack, calling it “political vandalism”. He reassured the residents of Portland, promising that if the incident was proven to be arson, the perpetrators would face serious legal consequences. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the people of Portland eagerly await the results.