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; Marrone, Christian; Yee, Britton; Barry, Patrick; Chavez, Richard; Silvers, Robert; Rosen, Paul; Gray,
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(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ; DiFalco, Frank; Gramlick, Carl; (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(FOUO) 28 April 2015 Demonstration Could Impact Public Safety in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:39:04 PM
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The below FBI WFO – WRTAC Joint Intelligence Bulletin was provided by NPPD / IP / NICC.

BLUF: On 04/28/2015, a review of social media suggested that an unidentified group planned to
conduct a First Amendment-protected event to protest the death of Freddie Gray in Washington,
DC’s Chinatown area at 6pm on 04/28/2015. A review of available information suggested no
formal connection to the riots in Baltimore, MD, although we remain concerned that unaffiliated
individuals could potentially use this event to commit acts of violence in the Chinatown area.
The complete Joint Intelligence Bulletin from the FBI WFO and WRTAC is attached and below BB
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Joint Intelligence Bulletin

28 April 2015

(U//FOUO) 28 April 2015 Demonstration Could Impact Public Safety in Washington,
DC.
(U//FOUO) Following the recent violent events in Baltimore, MD—including direct attacks on law
enforcement officials and other violent criminal activity—the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington Field Office (WFO) and the Washington Regional Threat Analysis Center (WRTAC)
continue to monitor reporting for indications of violent activities in Washington, DC. At this time,
we have no information suggesting violent behavior is planned for Washington, DC. However,
planned demonstrations may be exploited by individuals seeking to justify criminal or terrorist
activity.
• (U//FOUO) On 04/28/2015, a review of social media suggested that an unidentified group
planned to conduct a First Amendment-protected event to protest the death of Freddie
Gray in Washington, DC’s Chinatown area at 6pm on 04/28/2015. A review of available
information suggested no formal connection to the riots in Baltimore, MD, although we
remain concerned that unaffiliated individuals could potentially use this event to commit
acts of violence in the Chinatown area.
(U) Similar First Amendment-protected events have occurred throughout Washington, DC since
the officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, MO occurred in August 2014. First Amendmentprotected events with similar intent are expected to continue. Although a select number of
demonstrations have resulted in public safety disruptions in Washington, DC, demonstrations have
been peaceful in nature, with no incidents of violence reported. It is noted that in the past,
participants in similar demonstrations nationwide have attempted to disrupt economic centers

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(such as shopping malls, transportation, and sporting events) in response to the St. Louis grand
jury decision.
(U) This information is not intended to associate otherwise protected First Amendment activity
with criminality or a threat to national security, but instead is included only for the purpose of
providing situational awareness of activities that may lead to violent action, such as use of force,
destruction of property, or expression of true threats, as has occurred recently within the region.

(U) Administrative Note: Law Enforcement Response
(U//FOUO) Information contained in this intelligence bulletin is for official use only. No portion of this bulletin
should be released to the media, the general public, or over nonsecure Internet servers. Release of this material
could adversely affect or jeopardize investigative activities.

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