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One person shot as Trump protesters and opponents clash in violent scenes - riot declared

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A protester has been shot in protests which saw Donald Trump supporters and counter-demonstrators clash in violent scenes. Washington State Police said a shooting took place on Capitol Campus in Olympia on Saturday afternoon.

Officers confirmed the suspect - believed to be a member of the far-right group Proud Boys - had been detained. The shooting came as Conservative groups claiming the US election was stolen from Trump staged protests across the country on Saturday.

Gunfire was heard in Olympia as footage on social media captured the chaotic scenes. It is not clear how seriously injured the victim is.

Police had declared a riot at around 1.30pm on Saturday after the rival groups started to become violent against each other.

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