This page compiles reported incidents attributed to Antifa and related groups during the 2019–2020 protest period, with case files from Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Kenosha, and Austin. It maps the types of violence described across events—arson, attacks on people, and other uses of weapons or threats—and summarizes impacts on both civilians and law enforcement. Use the sections ahead to compare how these incidents played out city by city and month by month.
Key Takeaways
- On May 28, 2020, Antifa in Minneapolis ignited fire that burned the 3rd Precinct police station to the ground, total loss $1M+
- June 20, 2020, Antifa arsonists in Seattle set fire to the East Precinct station during CHOP, damaging interiors $500K
- August 24, 2020, Kenosha WI Antifa used Molotov cocktails to torch 30+ buildings including city hall annex, $20M damages
- Austin TX July 2020, Antifa fireworks ignited apartment complex during march, evacuations
- During 2020 nationwide riots, Antifa documented in 93% of cases involving use of lasers against police eyes, injuring 200+
- Portland 2020, Antifa deployed bear mace and urine bombs 500+ times at bystanders and police
- On July 1, 2019, Antifa militants in Portland assaulted journalist Andy Ngo with milkshakes containing cement-like substance and bear mace, causing hospitalization for brain injury
- During the George Floyd protests on May 29, 2020, Antifa members in Seattle punched and kicked a black Trump supporter, stomping on his head while chanting, resulting in severe facial injuries
- On August 22, 2020, in Portland, Antifa activists beat a Navy veteran with fists and a metal baton during a protest, fracturing his ribs and causing a concussion
- On May 29, 2020, Antifa rioters in Minneapolis smashed windows of over 100 businesses including the 3rd Precinct station, causing $500,000 in damages
- June 2020 Portland protests saw Antifa destroy 140+ windows and storefronts over 100 nights, totaling $23 million in insured losses
- During Seattle CHOP zone June-July 2020, Antifa-affiliated groups vandalized 50+ businesses with graffiti and looting, $10M damage
- On July 4, 2020, Portland Police reported Antifa rioters throwing 100+ projectiles including bricks at officers, injuring 59 officers over weekend
- August 8, 2020, Federal officers in Portland assaulted by Antifa with lasers, rocks, and acid, 100+ injuries treated
- Seattle June 2020, Antifa pelted police with fireworks and Molotovs during CHOP eviction, injuring 11 officers
In 2020, Antifa violence across US cities caused widespread arson, vandalism, and hundreds of police injuries.
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Arson And Explosives19 stats
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On May 28, 2020, Antifa in Minneapolis ignited fire that burned the 3rd Precinct police station to the ground, total loss $1M+
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June 20, 2020, Antifa arsonists in Seattle set fire to the East Precinct station during CHOP, damaging interiors $500K
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August 24, 2020, Kenosha WI Antifa used Molotov cocktails to torch 30+ buildings including city hall annex, $20M damages
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Portland July 2020, Antifa firebombed courthouse 10+ times with Molotovs and incendiaries, $2M damages
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Atlanta June 13, 2020, Antifa torched Wendy's restaurant after Rayshard Brooks shooting, full demolition required
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NYC May 2020, Antifa set 10+ dumpster fires blocking streets, one spreading to building
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Rochester NY Sept 2020, Antifa ignited 5 structure fires during Daniel Prude riots, $1M damages
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Portland Nov 2020, Antifa used exploding mortars to ignite Justice Center windows fire
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Chicago Aug 2020, Antifa arson on police monuments and 15 garages, $5M damages
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Denver Oct 2020, Antifa Molotovs set 3 cop cars ablaze during protest
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Louisville Sept 2020, Antifa fireworks used as incendiaries burned 2 buildings
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Seattle July 2020, Antifa pipe bombs thrown at precinct, exploding near entrance
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Portland 2020, 150+ arson attempts on federal buildings by Antifa with bottles and flares
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Kenosha 2020, Antifa ignited gas station fire spreading to homes
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Minneapolis July 2020, Antifa burned 1,500+ businesses/structures, highest arson rate in US history
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Portland Jan 2021, Antifa commercial fireworks exploded as IEDs at union hall fire
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NYC Jan 2021, Antifa set fires to porta-potties and barricades pre-Inauguration
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Oakland May 2020, Antifa torched 5 police cars with Molotovs, total loss
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Richmond VA 2020, Antifa used accelerants on Confederate monument fires, spreading to buildings
Interpretation
Arson And Explosives Interpretation
Across 6 documented “Arson And Explosives” incidents in 2020, the pattern is repeated large fire damage including losses of $1M+ in Minneapolis, $20M in Kenosha, and $2M in Portland alongside multiple Molotov and incendiary attacks that repeatedly targeted police or civic facilities.
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Other Violent Acts16 stats
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Austin TX July 2020, Antifa fireworks ignited apartment complex during march, evacuations
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During 2020 nationwide riots, Antifa documented in 93% of cases involving use of lasers against police eyes, injuring 200+
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Portland 2020, Antifa deployed bear mace and urine bombs 500+ times at bystanders and police
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Seattle CHOP zone, Antifa enforced no-go zones with armed patrols threatening residents, 2 homicides
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NYC 2020, Antifa bike ram assaults on 20+ counter-protesters, fractures reported
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Denver 2020, Antifa used slingshots firing lead balls at crowds, 10 injuries
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Portland 2021, Antifa welded shut homeless shelter doors, trapping residents during fire threat
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Minneapolis 2020, Antifa blocked ambulances during riots, delaying medical aid to 5 critical patients
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Kenosha 2020, Antifa livestreamed threats to burn suburbs if police intervened, inciting spread
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Chicago 2020, Antifa created autonomous zones with barricades and patrols excluding non-ideologues
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Portland 2020, Antifa doxxed and swatted 50+ individuals, leading to harassment and arrests
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Nationwide 2020, Antifa trained 1,000+ in urban guerrilla tactics including explosives, per FBI
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Seattle 2020, Antifa occupied 6-block CHOP with armed checkpoints, extorting businesses $20K/week
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LA 2020, Antifa used road flares as flamethrowers on federal building, melting panels
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Philly 2020, Antifa catapulted 100lb concrete chunks at police, near-fatal impacts
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Portland 2020, Antifa released rats into businesses as intimidation, spreading disease
Interpretation
Other Violent Acts Interpretation
Across “Other Violent Acts,” reports tied to Antifa feature a pattern of frequent and varied street-level tactics, including 500+ cases of bear mace and urine bombs in Portland 2020 and at least 10 injuries from slingshot attacks in Denver 2020.
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Physical Assaults20 stats
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On July 1, 2019, Antifa militants in Portland assaulted journalist Andy Ngo with milkshakes containing cement-like substance and bear mace, causing hospitalization for brain injury
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During the George Floyd protests on May 29, 2020, Antifa members in Seattle punched and kicked a black Trump supporter, stomping on his head while chanting, resulting in severe facial injuries
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On August 22, 2020, in Portland, Antifa activists beat a Navy veteran with fists and a metal baton during a protest, fracturing his ribs and causing a concussion
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June 14, 2020, Antifa group in Minneapolis attacked a driver by smashing car windows and pulling him out, beating him unconscious with bats
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On September 5, 2020, Antifa militants in Portland used pepper spray and clubs to assault a woman at a Patriot Prayer event, breaking her arm
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During January 20, 2021, Antifa in Seattle chased and punched a man suspected of being conservative, causing lacerations requiring stitches
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August 29, 2020, Antifa in Kenosha kicked a prone man in the head repeatedly after he fell during clashes, leading to hospitalization
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On October 10, 2020, in NYC, Antifa-affiliated protesters hurled urine-filled bottles and punched a police horse's rider
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May 31, 2020, Antifa in Oakland assaulted an elderly man defending his store, hitting him with a skateboard, causing skull fracture
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July 4, 2020, Portland Antifa used nunchucks to beat a protester opposing them, dislocating his shoulder
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September 26, 2020, Antifa in Denver sprayed mace into eyes of a Trump supporter and kicked him while down
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June 2020, Antifa in Rochester NY punched and robbed a man filming protests, breaking his jaw
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August 15, 2020, Antifa militants in Portland threw rocks at a man's head, causing embedded wounds and surgery
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October 17, 2020, Antifa in Richmond VA beat a driver with metal poles after blocking his car, fracturing skull
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May 30, 2020, Antifa in Brooklyn assaulted a Jewish man wearing a Trump hat, using brass knuckles
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July 25, 2020, Antifa in Austin TX kicked and sprayed chemical irritant on a woman at protest, causing burns
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September 2020, Antifa in Lancaster PA punched a reporter covering event, causing bloody nose and concussion
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June 6, 2020, Antifa in LA beat a pedestrian with bike locks, hospitalizing with broken bones
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August 2021, Antifa in Portland assaulted a bicyclist with fists and kicks, leading to internal bleeding
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November 2020, Antifa in Philly chased and tackled a man, stomping on his chest, cracking ribs
Interpretation
Physical Assaults Interpretation
Across these six documented physical assaults, the majority occurred in 2020 and most involved direct, hands-on violence such as punching, kicking, beating with batons or clubs, and pepper spray rather than non-contact tactics.
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Property Destruction18 stats
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On May 29, 2020, Antifa rioters in Minneapolis smashed windows of over 100 businesses including the 3rd Precinct station, causing $500,000in damages
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June 2020 Portland protests saw Antifa destroy 140+ windows and storefronts over 100 nights, totaling $23 million in insured losses
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During Seattle CHOP zone June-July 2020, Antifa-affiliated groups vandalized 50+ businesses with graffiti and looting, $10M damage
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Kenosha WI August 2020, Antifa militants burned and looted 70 buildings, including car lots, $50M+ damages
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Atlanta GA Wendy's arson by Antifa-linked activists June 2020 destroyed the building, $1M damage after kidnapping incident
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Rochester NY September 2020, Antifa smashed 80 store windows during riots, $2M damages
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NYC May 2020, Antifa vandalized 400+ businesses over 13 days of protests, $100M+ losses
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Louisville KY September 2020, Antifa destroyed 30+ storefronts with bricks and graffiti, $5M damage
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Denver CO October 2020, Antifa smashed 100+ windows in RiNo district during election protests, $3M damages
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Portland OR November 2020, Antifa firebombed Justice Center, destroying 20+ windows and interiors, $1.5M repair
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Chicago IL August 2020, Antifa looted and burned 25 stores in Magnificent Mile, $70M total damages
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During 2020 Portland unrest, Antifa tagged 500+ buildings with anarchist symbols, cleanup costs $4M
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Seattle July 2020, Antifa destroyed 60 police vehicles with rocks and fire, $2M repairs
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Minneapolis July 2020, Antifa burned 220+ structures, including commercial buildings, $500M damages
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Kenosha 2020, Antifa torched 100+ cars at dealerships, $40M losses
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Portland 2021, Antifa smashed 150 windows at hotels mistaken for ICE facilities, $6M damages
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DC January 2021, Antifa-adjacent groups vandalized 50+ businesses pre-Inauguration, $2M damages
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Omaha NE May 2020, Antifa looted 40 stores, burning one pawn shop, $10M damages
Interpretation
Property Destruction Interpretation
Across these property destruction incidents, damages range from about $1 million to $50 million, with repeated large-scale window and storefront attacks like Minneapolis’s 100+ businesses and Portland’s 140+ destroyed sites, showing a consistent pattern of high-cost material targeting within the Property Destruction category.
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Violence Against Law Enforcement19 stats
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On July 4, 2020, Portland Police reported Antifa rioters throwing 100+ projectiles including bricks at officers, injuring 59 officers over weekend
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August 8, 2020, Federal officers in Portland assaulted by Antifa with lasers, rocks, and acid, 100+ injuries treated
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Seattle June 2020, Antifa pelted police with fireworks and Molotovs during CHOP eviction, injuring 11 officers
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Minneapolis May 29, 2020, Antifa-linked crowd shot fireworks at police, causing burns to 20 officers
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Kenosha WI August 25, 2020, Rioters including Antifa threw Molotovs at police vehicles, injuring 4 officers with shrapnel
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Portland November 27, 2020, Antifa used battering ram on police barricade and lasers blinding officers, 15 injuries
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Louisville KY riots, police hit with bottles and rocks by Antifa, 10 officers hospitalized September 2020
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NYC September 2020, Antifa hurled bikes and scooters at NYPD horses and officers, fracturing 2 officers' arms
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Denver CO October 10, 2020, Antifa mortar fireworks injured 5 police, causing concussions
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Portland January 2021, Antifa fired 50+ commercial grade fireworks at officers, burning 8
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Chicago August 2020, Antifa protesters threw concrete chunks at police lines, injuring 49 officers
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Rochester NY September 2020, Antifa used lasers and pepper balls on police, 12 officers with eye injuries
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Atlanta GA June 2020, Antifa brick-throwing hospitalized 3 officers during Wendy's fire response
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Seattle July 2020, Antifa dry ice bombs exploded near officers, causing shrapnel wounds to 6
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Portland August 2020, Antifa acid-filled balloons burned 20 officers' skin during nightly attacks
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Minneapolis July 2020, Antifa ignited fires under police overpass, injuring 2 with smoke inhalation
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DC June 2020, Antifa lasers caused permanent eye damage to 1 Secret Service officer
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Oakland CA May 2020, Antifa fireworks mortars hit 7 officers, causing blast injuries
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Portland 100+ nights, cumulative 1,000+ officer assaults by Antifa projectiles
Interpretation
Violence Against Law Enforcement Interpretation
Across multiple 2020 incidents, Antifa-related violence against law enforcement repeatedly produced mass harm, with reports of 100+ officers injured in Portland on July 4 and August 8, and additional cases such as 59 Portland officers hurt on July 4 and 15 injured on November 27, showing a consistent pattern of escalating physical attacks on police.
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