Across the nation, we have beared witness to the good and the bad associated with the Black Lives Matter movement. Among some of the good, we have seen a collection of individuals unite to fight against an injustice that still plaques are nation as a whole. However, with that, we have seen many harmful events unfold. Recently, we have all been made aware of the situation erupting in Portland, OR. as “peaceful” protests have quickly erupted into an avalanche of assaults, riots, and so on. In a recent attack, Adam Haner had become an unwilling victim of a brutal assault.

According to several witnesses, Haner had allegedly been intoxicated, brandishing a weapon, when he proceeded to drive into the crowd of protestors. However, as of the time of this article, no video evidence has surfaced confirming this specific claim. Video of the assault, however, has taken social media by storm. Witnesses have also made allegations that Haner made several racially charged comments, though this isn’t seen in the video either. With so many unproven claims, what exactly do we know from the night that Adam Haner was brutally assaulted?

Within the video , we see a white pickup as it speeds down a road. He is then surrounded by several BLM protestors. From what we can see within the video, Haner remains calm, remaining respectful. Though for those within the BLM movement, we can’t say the same. The movement members are seen jerking Haner from his vehicle, illegally detaining and insulting him. At this point, the first assault begins. Haner is punched several times by one of the protestors, now identified as Marquise Lee Love (25), before being pulled away. This removal does not prevent the brutal assault that would soon unfold.

As Haner sat in the road, already bleeding from his head, Love returns to kick Haner in the head, knocking him out cold. All the while, another protestor is heard encouraging the assault, referring to the victim as a racist. Within moments, other protestors are seen removing Haner from the road, while others begin to loot his pickup. Thankfully, at this point, one protestor makes a stand against the looting attempt. Because of this event, the PPB issued the following statement:

Yesterday, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began investigation of an assault that occurred in the downtown area where an adult male associated to a white pick-up truck was violently assaulted. Investigators positively identified the suspect as 25 year-old Marquise Love. Investigators made attempts to contact Love but could not locate him.

Investigators have left messages for Love to turn himself in but will continue to look for him as there is probable cause for his arrest.

PPB Investigators have been made aware of attempts by members of the public to contact Love after possible personal information was posted online. Investigators urge the public to not do this as it can be dangerous. Also, the information circulating on social media is not always accurate.

Other reports around social media claim that the victim in this case is not recovering or has succumbed to the injuries. These reports are false. The victim has been released from the hospital and is recovering.

Investigators are still trying to locate a transgender female who had some of her things stolen in the area of Southwest Taylor and 4th Ave, the location where this incident began. That person has not been contacted and their identity is unknown. Investigators would like to speak to this person.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Brent Christensen at 503-823-2087 or at Brent.Christensen@portlandoregon.gov.

Allegedly, Marquise Love had, at one point, worked security for the Portland International Airport, though we have yet to confirm this claim, made by Love himself. This situation unfolded when the suspect, and his protest group, robbed another white man, before targeting a transgendered person who tried to intervene. What is also confirmed is that Haner was parked nearby and proceeded to defend the transgendered individual, which lead to Haner’s flee attempt, previously mentioned above. Rumors circulating have indicated that Haner passed away, resulting from his injuries. We are able to confirm that Haner is very much alive, though still suffering the effects of the assault.  Because of the violent nature of the attack, we have added information about Love. Our hope is that he will be brought to justice for what was clearly a racially charged crime.

1. He was born on September 8, 1994.

2. He stands 5’9″.

3. He weighs 160lbs.

4. His nickname is Keese.

5. He has a son with his former girlfriend Jovana “Jojo” Gonzales, an alumna of Westview High School in Portland.

6. Charged with fourth-degree assault and harassment in a domestic violence case, he was arrested on February 11, 2017 and jailed at the Washington County Community Corrections Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was inmate 19556801.

7. He pretends to be a security guard from Star Protection Agency although he no longer works for the agency.

8. He used to work as a security guard at the Portland International Airport.

9. He lives in Portland but he is originally from Miami, Florida, USA.

10. He also lived in other parts of Oregon namely Hillsboro and Beaverton.

11. He is an organizer of Wall of Moms, a group primarily of women who have demonstrated in George Floyd protests.

12. He wants to become a disc jockey for Portland night clubs.