An Antifa activist who attempted to besiege an immigration detention center in Tacoma, Washington was killed following a standoff with police this weekend.
69-year-old Willem Van Spronsen was fatally shot on Saturday after throwing firebombs at buildings in the detention center. Police also say he attempted to set a commercial-size propane tank on fire, and managed to set some vehicles on fire. Court records of the deceased man show that he was previously arrested last year following a protest at the site.
Video footage of Van Spronsen, captured by Andy Ngo, show him participating in a Seattle demonstration with other members of Antifa. He is a documented member of the left-wing paramilitary organization, the John Brown Gun Club, based in Puget Sound.
The Vashon Island resident died at the scene following a shootout with police. No ICE employees or police were hurt in the incident.