The protest of about 200 individuals was declared a riot after demonstrators spoke of breaking home windows, throwing objects at police and burning down the Justice Center, Coin TV reported.
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Protesters collect after the acquittal of 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Portland Police Bureau Chief Chuck Lovell stated shortly after the choice that officers had been engaged on plans for Friday night time and the weekend, Coen reported.
By round 8.50 pm, about 200 protesters had gathered in downtown Portland and blocked the streets. By 9 p.m., home windows had been damaged and doorways to metropolis services had been broken. Police tweeted that items had been being thrown at officers within the space.
Police tweeted: “Crowds have gathered close to SE 2nd Avenue and SE Madison Street and individuals start breaking home windows and doorways of metropolis services within the space. People are throwing issues at law enforcement officials within the space.”
Portland has usually seen violent protests following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis final yr. Some activists have complained that the police have been strict of their response.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
