As the US presidential election is held and the results are announced soon, protests are continuing in Washington state over the police killing of 21-year-old Kevin Peterson Jr. in the city of Vancouver. Peterson was fatally shot by three Clark County sheriff’s deputies Thursday in a parking lot.

Iran PressAmerica: According to reports, Peterson was sitting alone in his parked car when police approached. He got out and ran, though it’s still unclear what happened just prior to his fatal shooting. Over the weekend, anti-police brutality protesters were confronted by right-wing counter-protesters. At least seven people were arrested after a vigil Friday night. An independent investigation into Peterson’s killing is underway.

As the US presidential election is underway, many in the United States are worried about widespread social unrest following the announcement of the results.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed in his campaign rallies that his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, would have rigged the election if Biden announces winning the election.

According to US media reports, thousands of US National Guard personnel have been deployed in various parts of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

While due to racist protests, some US cities and states such as Philadelphia, are still the scene of vandalism and looting of public property. Residents of other states fear that if Trump does not win, they will see street riots by his supporters.