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Why it worked

The video likely gained traction due to the dramatic and unusual nature of the event, featuring a standoff with law enforcement, the use of a police drone, and a clear act of defiance.

Summary

In Oregon, a man fired shots at a police drone and made an offensive gesture towards a SWAT team during a standoff. Police were responding to a report of the man shooting at tree-cutting workers.

Structure

1Man fires shots at police drone
2Man flips off SWAT team
3Police respond to standoff
4Man allegedly shot at workers

Product placement

7NEWS.com.au (a news website, it merely appears as a watermark and in the creator's bio link, removing it would not change what happens in the video)

On-screen text

7NEWS .com.au OREGON, US Man flips off SWAT team and shoots police drone Sheriff's Office Clackamas County Sheriff Office via Storyful

Original caption

A man in Oregon City in the US fired shots at a police drone before flipping the bird at a SWAT team during a tense standoff. Police were responding to a call about a man allegedly shooting at workers cutting down trees at a neighbouring property. Witnesses said the man fired 20 rounds at the workers and told 911 dispatchers the man possessed multiple firearms. #police #drone #oregon