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Fresh riots erupted last night in Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon as thousands stormed the streets in anger.

Dozens of pro-Clinton supporters have been arrested after nationwide protests over Trump's election win which saw American flags burned, windows smashed clashes with riot cops.

But last night the demonstrations reached a new low after riot cops fired tear gas and flash-bang devices at protesters blocking roads and lobbing missiles in Portland.

Police said one protester was shot by a guman from a car onon Morrison Bridge.

Portland Police tweeted: "Possible suspect in shooting is described as African-American male, late teens, 5'8", thin, wearing black dark hoodie and saggy blue jeans."

Thousands of angry protesters filled the streets of Los Angeles last night, waving placards chanting "We reject the president elect" and "Whose streets? Our Streets".

Trump to branded the protests "unfair" yesterday as clashes between cops and rioters in Portland turned violent.

The rioters graffitied "kill Trump" on walls and "f*** Trump" on Portland's famous Elk Statue.

But Trump made a dramatic U-turn, praising the "passion" of the "small group of protesters" railing against his Presidency.

In his typical tongue-in-cheek-style, Trump wrote on Twitter: "Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!"

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The protests came after dozens of major cities across the US were flooded with angry protesters following the shock announcement of Trump's win.

Anti-Trump protests, many of which were peaceful, took place in Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Portland and Washington DC, St Paul, Minnesota, Richmond, Virginia, Kansas City, Omaha, Nebraska; and Austin, Texas.

In Chicago, an estimated 1,800 people gathered outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower on Wednesday, yelling "No Trump! No KKK! No racist USA."

Adriana Rizzo, 22, who witnessed the scenes in Chicago, said: "I'm just really terrified about what is happening in this country."

Lady GaGa, Cher, Madonna and Samantha Ronson – Lindsay Lohan's ex-flame – were among those protesting Trump's election win in New York.

In Pittsburgh, police used smoke bombs to disperse the crowd that had been blocking traffic after clashes between riot-gear clad officers and protestors.

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Dramatic eyewitness video showed baying crowds of protesters smashing windows, overturning bins and lighting flares in San Fransisco Bay Area.

Meanwhile, hundreds of students from the University of Oregon were heard shouting "f*** Trump" as they marched through campus moments after Trump was decared winner.

And in Portland, Oregon, Clinton supporters were filmed setting fire to the American flag while shouting shouting "F*** Donald Trump".

Cops dressed in riot gear blocked off streets in downtown Oakland where more than 300 protesters massed.

Officers urged protesters to go home after a young woman was "intentionally struck by an SUV" as part of the demonstration.

The woman is said to have suffered major injuries but the full extent of her condition is not known.

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Sarai Silva wrote on Twitter: "Riots and protests all over San Francisco. It's f******* crazy out here."

According to Twiter reports, a student credited with spearheading a protest at University of California told protesters: "We are students of color and we will not be marginalised, we will not be silenced."

Clnton won in New York, Oregon and California, but lost overall after Trump secured key swing states in the battle for the White House.

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On Thursday, police in Portland arrested at least 26 people after protesters threw objects, damaging new cars at a dealership and vandalised buildings.

There are fears more protests could erupt over the next few weeks as the Brexit-style result sinks in.

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Activists have slammed the President-elect for his "racist outbursts" and vow to build a "big, beautiful, powerful" wall on the border with Mexico.

Sabby Dhalu, co-convener of the Stand up to Racism group, said: "Donald Trump used the oldest trick in the book – he stirred up fear and racism in the context of a stagnant economy and the resulting fall in living standards - to mobilise a vote for him.

"The danger now is racists across the globe feel emboldened by Donald Trump's victory and racism and sexism become normalised through the most powerful figure in the world.

"We call on anti-racists and all progressives to join us tonight outside the US Embassy."

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Trump suppoters have blasted the protesters, branding them "hypocrites" for not accepting the result.

Lukas Cronic wrote on Twitter: "Like non-violent protest, that's fine, but violent protests to the point of riots?! Unnecessary and un-civilised."

Jake Arnold said: "And let the riots ensue. Clear you guys will never change. 'I'm entitled and didn't get my way -let's burn down the city!' F****** idiots."

The Republican outsider stormed to victory yesterday after defying election polls to secure a historic win.

His victory in Wisconsin gave him the 270 electoral college votes he needed to take the Oval Office.

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The billionaire Republican claimed a number of key swing states – including Florida, Ohio and North Carolina – paving the way for a Brexit-style upset.

His big moment came when Clinton called him to concede defeat.

Speaking to a rally in New York, he said: ""I just received a call from Secretary Clinton. She congratulated us on our victory.

"Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country."

He added: "It is time for us to come together as one united people."

Clarification

This article was originally headlined "Tear gas hell as cops gun down protester on third night if Trump riots". The article was covering a developing and rolling news story. It was initially reported that a police officer may have shot a protester demonstrating against the election of Donald Trump. As the story developed it became apparent that in fact a gunman rather than a police officer shot the protester. The headline should have been altered as the story developed to reflect the updated reports.