Via various sources on Twitter, some tense protesters and counter-protesters:
Statement by @HarneyCountyGov Judge Grasty on today's planned protests: pic.twitter.com/oxAO20yoEw
— Harney Cty. Sheriff (@HarneyCoSheriff) February 1, 2016
Protest at Harney County courthouse is a shouting match between locals yelling "go home" and Patriot movement types, many from out of state.
— julieturkewitz (@julieturkewitz) February 1, 2016
Interesting to see Patriot-movement folks using Black Lives Matter language to protest LaVoy's death. "Hands up, don't shoot," they yell.
— julieturkewitz (@julieturkewitz) February 1, 2016
Big sign posted on Harney Co Courthouse door ahead of protest reminding folks no weapons allowed inside #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/TKU2oO8bDE
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
A ribbon was also tied around a lamp post ahead of today's planned gathering outside at around noon #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/FDoQlXqjlN
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Liz Appelman is ready to stand in solidarity with law enforcement during today's courthouse protest #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/369EkIBdOR
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Liz says as many as 100 are expected to come out to counter protest the event organized by militia groups #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/W9I9DQKZ7U
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Sign says "Refuge Occupiers Belong in Jail" #koin6news pic.twitter.com/BurVSW78lN
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Paiute Tribal Chair stands with sign that says "Go Home" outside the Harney Co Courthouse #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/jCa3EoelhF
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
A view from the courthouse steps on the flip side #koin6news pic.twitter.com/EGYcwO94iJ
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Many here today came out to protest Lavoy Finicum's "murder" #koin6news pic.twitter.com/1RM7QUiBZS
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
A view from above the protest and counter protest at the Harney Co Courthouse #KOIN6News #MalheurOccupation pic.twitter.com/KYYSizpnUP
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
This sign says "stop the anarchy. Thank you LEO (law enforcement officers) " #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/vONrRPxWS0
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
This sign reads "you are not our voice" #KOIN6News #Oregonstandoff #MalheurRefuge occupation pic.twitter.com/iWoRtkpfiz
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Woman in old-style western wear stands with sign that says "For Lavoy" #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/ypePUTnHEY
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Crowd winding down, some still holding signs by the courthouse protesting the sheriff & Judge Grasty. #KOIN6News pic.twitter.com/odcqgg5yYV
— Jennifer Dowling (@JenDowlingKoin6) February 1, 2016
Protesters say Finicum's death was murder. Counter protesters are supporting enforcement. #Oregonstandoff
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
I estimate 300 locals here supporting law enforcement and officials, 150 protesting Finicum's death. Tense. pic.twitter.com/uJuJWnZ2XJ
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
Protest/counter protest still going on. Lots of shouting/emotion on both sides. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/EXIZ31Mlv2
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
In the middle of the protests, a circle of local residents begin to pray. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/OYuTDse4UT
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
This man is growing hoarse yelling "go home" to the PPN protesters. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/w5JDJbL84f
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
Seeing lots of photos of Finicum among protesters. This man came from Redmond. pic.twitter.com/59esJhXS9e
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
Protesters tried to approach the courthouse doors; locals backed up to block them. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/2Pf9wKN99s
— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 1, 2016
I'll have more on the protests later tonight, with video if it becomes available. Expect updates...
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