Chaos broke out in Portland Monday during May Day demonstrations. Anarchists, Communists, and Antifa (not that they are any different from one another) took to the streets to destroy their communities in an act of defiance that has grown frightening.

The Portland Police Department tweeted consistently throughout the demonstrations and each memo they delivered was more frightening than the last. The violence was so severe that the Portland Police declared the demonstration a riot according to the Oregonian.

A police car was destroyed by violent anarchists and Portland Police warned people to stay out of downtown Portland. It is way past due for the Trump administration to declare Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. The National Guard needs to be called in!

Numerous people have been arrested during #MayDayPDX Full updates, including total number of arrests will be shared later this evening. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 2, 2017

Criminal acts committed during #MayDayPDX will be investigated. Send us your tips, photos and videos. pic.twitter.com/D6BYNRuLL6 — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 2, 2017

Numerous people have been detained in the area of City Hall. #MayDayPDX Anyone remaining in the area is subject to arrest. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 2, 2017

Multiple fires reported in Downtown Portland, theft of traffic control devices. Everyone will be subject to arrest. #MayDayPDX — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 2, 2017

Anarchists have destroyed a police car, damaging numerous windows & property, starting fires, attacking police. #MayDayPDX — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017

Fires being started by anarchists in area of SW SW 3rd Avenue and Morrison Street. #MayDayPDX Anyone remaining in area is subject to arrest. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017

Smoke bombs and other projectiles continuing to be thrown at police during #MayDayPDX march. All participants encouraged to leave the march. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017

Rocks, lead balls and full cans of @pepsi being launched at police. Officers will be donning personal protective equipment. #MayDay2017 — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 1, 2017