UPDATE, 5:04 p.m. ET:
A state government spokesperson says the driver of the car is in custody.
Meanwhile, Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer says there is one casualty from the attack. Health officials have also confirmed one death, with at least 20 more injuries as of right now.
This is absolutely horrifying, and we must say: please be aware that the video contained within this post is graphic, disturbing, violent content.
The situation in Charlottesville, Virginia is rapidly deteriorating, and earlier this afternoon a car plowed into a group of reportedly anti-racist protesters in what looks like an intentional act of terrorism.
Here’s the video, as posted on Twitter by someone on scene (below):
Video of car hitting anti-racist protestors. Let there be no confusion: this was deliberate terrorism. My prayers with victims. Stay home. pic.twitter.com/MUOZs71Pf4
Brennan Gilmore (@brennanmgilmore) August 12, 2017
‘Stay home’ is right.
Absolutely horrific and tragic.
Also, Donald Trump has finally spoken out about the protests — thanks for finally checking in (way late) from vacation, Donald (below):
We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
Am in Bedminster for meetings & press conference on V.A. & all that we have done, and are doing, to make it better-but Charlottesville sad!
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
Yeah, Trump doesn’t give a shit. Fuck him.
Our prayers are with those struck by the car.
[Image via Twitter.]
