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The acquittal of a boy accused of killing two people and injuring another at a rally in Wisconsin was declared a riot by Portland police on Friday night.
According to KOIN TV, the riot was proclaimed after protesters broke windows, threw objects at police, and threatened to burn down the Justice Center.
Following Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a crowd of demonstrators gathered.
According to KOIN, Portland Police Bureau Chief Chuck Lovell stated quickly after the verdict that officers were planning activities for Friday night and the weekend.
Around 200 protestors had assembled in downtown Portland at 8:50 p.m. and were blocking traffic.
By 9 p.m., city facilities had had their windows shattered and their doors smashed. According to KOIN, officers in the neighbourhood were being pelted with debris.
“A throng has gathered between SE 2nd Avenue and SE Madison Street, with persons breaking windows and damaging doors of city facilities in the area,” according to police. “Objects are being thrown at police personnel in the area.”
After the police killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis, Portland saw prolonged, often violent protests. Some protesters claimed the police were too harsh in their response.
