The deadly attack rattled Portland, a city already on edge after months of volatile protests following the 2016 election of President Trump. After Christian was arrested in the train killings on May 26, 2017, bigotry forced its way into public view. “He had fears and confidence issues he did not want to admit,” a woman who had been friendly with Christian told the psychologist, according to his notes. The symbol was too much even for the political provocateurs hosting the rally, who eventually told Christian to leave, Willamette Week reported. ADADAbout a month later, Christian boarded another train in northeast Portland and allegedly sauntered over to the two black teenagers riding home from school.

Source: Washington Post January 23, 2020 11:49 UTC