01/28/2026
An Ice Out protest escalated into a chaotic scene as demonstrators attempted to flee flash bangs and tear gas Monday, Jan. 27, outside the federal building at Seventh Avenue and Pearl Street in Eugene. Despite repeatedly shouting “Press! I’m press,” Torch staff member Agostinho Da Silva was struck by pepper balls six times fired by members of the Department of Homeland Security.
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