Portland riots: Officers injured after protesters launch fireworks at them
4 years, 8 months ago

Portland riots: Officers injured after protesters launch fireworks at them

CNN  

CNN — During demonstrations in downtown Portland, Oregon, protesters blocked traffic on Main Street and launched fireworks from the street, injuring officers, the Portland Police Bureau said in a Sunday statement. “Several demonstrators surrounded him but left him alone, and eventually he left.” Around 10 p.m. Saturday, a vehicle with a speaker system began broadcasting bogus announcements apparently intended to replicate those from the Portland Police Bureau’s sound truck, the statement said. The crowd also blocked traffic and launched “commercial-grade fireworks” toward the justice center and at the nearby federal courthouse, police said. After protesters’ projectiles broke windows in the courthouse building, police declared the protest a riot around 11 p.m. and deployed tear gas and “crowd-control munitions.” As officers worked to disperse the crowd, police said, protesters threw bricks, firework mortars, smaller firecrackers and “other flammables” toward them, police said.

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Shocking moment fireworks malfunction and fly into crowd during July 4 event in Utah stadium
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking moment fireworks malfunction and fly into crowd during July 4 event in Utah stadium

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Multiple injuries have been …

Over 119,000 people hurt by riot-control weapons across world since 2015: Report
2 years ago

Over 119,000 people hurt by riot-control weapons across world since 2015: Report

Hindustan Times  

More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015 and some 2,000 suffered injuries from “less lethal” impact projectiles, according to a report released Wednesday. More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015 Physicians for Human Rights and the …

Philadelphia shooting: Crowds flee from 4 July fireworks after two police officers shot
2 years, 8 months ago

Philadelphia shooting: Crowds flee from 4 July fireworks after two police officers shot

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two police officers were …

Rittenhouse protest in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot
3 years, 4 months ago

Rittenhouse protest in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police Friday night declared as a riot a demonstration downtown against the acquittal of a teen who killed two people and injured another during a protest in Wisconsin. The protest of about 200 people was declared a riot after protesters started breaking windows, throwing objects at police and talked about burning down the Justice Center, KOIN …

Fireworks launched at people like rockets on London street
3 years, 4 months ago

Fireworks launched at people like rockets on London street

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The anti-social behaviour, which is becoming an annual occurrence across the country, last year …

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles
3 years, 8 months ago

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles

The Independent  

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Portland police declare a riot during George Floyd anniversary protests
3 years, 10 months ago

Portland police declare a riot during George Floyd anniversary protests

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Portland police declared a …

Antifa rioters smash windows at Oregon Democratic Party Portland HQ
4 years, 2 months ago

Antifa rioters smash windows at Oregon Democratic Party Portland HQ

Daily Mail  

Antifa rioters smashed windows at Portland's Democratic Party headquarters, burned US flags in Denver and vandalized store fronts in Seattle just hours after President Joe Biden was sworn in. OREGON: Federal police deployed tear gas in an attempt to disperse protesters who threw rocks and eggs at the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, late on Wednesday night, …

Four people charged in Portland after demonstrators vandalized federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters
4 years, 2 months ago

Four people charged in Portland after demonstrators vandalized federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters

CNN  

CNN — Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, according to police. Some demonstrators were carrying pepper ball guns, fireworks, shields, rocks and “electronic control weapons similar to Tasers.” In an updated statement, police said many in the crowd wore gas masks and helmets, and within …

US results: Police arrest 11 in Portland, 50 in New York after protests
4 years, 4 months ago

US results: Police arrest 11 in Portland, 50 in New York after protests

Live Mint  

Police in Portland declared riots, arrested 11 people and seized fireworks, hammers and a rifle, as Oregon Governor Kate Brown activated the National Guard in response to protests on the night after voting in the US presidential election. In New York, police said they had made about 50 arrests in protests that spread in the city late on Wednesday. "All …

Protests erupt in Portland and Seattle over Trump campaign court challenges
4 years, 4 months ago

Protests erupt in Portland and Seattle over Trump campaign court challenges

LA Times  

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated Wednesday in Seattle and Portland, Ore., against President Trump’s court challenges to stop the vote count in battleground states. Brown said previously she would keep state troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police officers under a unified command into Friday in Portland to handle protests amid the uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Brown’s order …

Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
4 years, 6 months ago

Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs

The Independent  

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Portland protesters burn Maga hats and guillotine giant teddy bear on eve of Trump convention
4 years, 6 months ago

Portland protesters burn Maga hats and guillotine giant teddy bear on eve of Trump convention

The Independent  

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Portland police arrest dozens on 100th day of protests
4 years, 6 months ago

Portland police arrest dozens on 100th day of protests

Al Jazeera  

Nightly protests against racial injustice were sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in May. Protesters in Portland threw rocks and firebombs at police who in turn made more than 50 arrests and used tear gas on Saturday night on the 100th day of demonstrations in the Oregon state against racism and police brutality. Police said officers …

Portland protests: City expects 100th night of unrest
4 years, 6 months ago

Portland protests: City expects 100th night of unrest

CNN  

CNN — Portland, Oregon, the epicenter of recent demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism, heads towards its 100th straight night of protests Saturday. Late Friday night, police arrested 27 people and declared an “unlawful assembly” after some in the crowd threw rocks at officers. Police said Friday’s protest march started about 9:45 p.m. local time, with some people in …

Trump says he will 'take care' of rioters in Portland if the 'incompetent mayor doesn't get control'
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump says he will 'take care' of rioters in Portland if the 'incompetent mayor doesn't get control'

Daily Mail  

President Trump is once again threatening to send more federal enforcement to Portland amid ongoing demonstrations in the city. In a tweet sent out late Friday night, the Commander-in-Chief wrote: 'If the incompetent Mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, doesn't get control of his city and stop the Anarchists, Agitators, Rioters and Looters, causing great danger to innocent people, we will …

Portland Police Declare 'Riot', Ask Protesters to Disperse as Demonstrators Light Fire at Offices
4 years, 7 months ago

Portland Police Declare 'Riot', Ask Protesters to Disperse as Demonstrators Light Fire at Offices

News 18  

Police in Portland declared a “riot” and ordered protesters to disperse late on Monday after a fire was lit at police association offices. “Failure to leave now will subject you to arrest and/or the use of crowd control munitions including but not limited to tear gas and impact weapons”, the police said on Twitter, adding that personnel were responding to …

Riot Declared Outside Portland Public Safety Building, Police Force Protesters Away
4 years, 7 months ago

Riot Declared Outside Portland Public Safety Building, Police Force Protesters Away

News 18  

Police forced protesters away from a law enforcement building in Oregon’s biggest city early Sunday, as efforts to stop the demonstrators from gathering at the building seemingly fell apart. The protesters apparently had plans Saturday night to march from a park to the Penumbra Kelly public safety building, news outlets reported. Federal authorities forced demonstrators away from a plaza near …

Portland protest turns violent, federal police clear plaza
4 years, 7 months ago

Portland protest turns violent, federal police clear plaza

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal authorities on Saturday forced demonstrators away from a plaza near a federal building as dueling demonstrations in Portland by right-wing and left-wing protesters turned violent. The building houses a police precinct, police headquarters, a county jail and courtrooms and is next door to a federal courthouse that was targeted for weeks last month by left-wing protesters …

US: Police arrest 14 after Portland clashes between demonstrators
4 years, 7 months ago

US: Police arrest 14 after Portland clashes between demonstrators

Al Jazeera  

Arrests follow violent clashes between rival groups of protesters in the city’s downtown area earlier in the day. Portland police said they arrested 14 people overnight after officers were hit by rocks, bottles and paintballs, following violent clashes between rival groups of demonstrators that roiled the city’s downtown area earlier in the day. In a statement, Portland Police said there …

Portland Police declares demonstration outside law enforcement building 'riot', uses smoke to clear crowd
4 years, 7 months ago

Portland Police declares demonstration outside law enforcement building 'riot', uses smoke to clear crowd

Firstpost  

Demonstrations, often violent, have been taking place nightly in Portland for more than two months following the killing of George Floyd Portland: A riot was declared in Oregon’s biggest city as protesters demonstrated outside a law enforcement building early Sunday, continuing a nightly ritual in Portland. Officers used crowd control munitions to disperse the gathering outside the Penumbra Kelly building. …

Over 60 Portland 911 calls go unanswered overnight as police respond to riot
4 years, 7 months ago

Over 60 Portland 911 calls go unanswered overnight as police respond to riot

Daily Mail  

A riot was declared around midnight Sunday in Portland as protesters flocked to a law enforcement builing, continuing a nightly ritual in Oregon's biggest city. Over 60 calls to Portland police went unheeded overnight as officers were deployed to quell the protests where officers used crowd control munitions to disperse demonstrators outside the Penumbra Kelly building. Portland police said that …

Chief: Violent Portland protests detract from message
4 years, 7 months ago

Chief: Violent Portland protests detract from message

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Clashes outside a U.S. courthouse in Portland, Oregon, have largely stopped since Democratic Gov. For the past several nights, Portland police have skirmished with protesters in other parts of city, far from the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, as residents rally around a call to defund the police force. The city also said Wednesday it is beginning …

Oakland protesters set fire to courthouse, smash windows
4 years, 8 months ago

Oakland protesters set fire to courthouse, smash windows

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — A protest in Oakland, California, in support of racial justice and police reform turned violent when a small group of demonstrators wearing helmets and goggles and carrying large signs that doubled as shields set fire to a courthouse, vandalized a police station and shot fireworks at officers, authorities said. About 700 demonstrators participated in what started as …

Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland
4 years, 8 months ago

Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland

NPR  

Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland Enlarge this image toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Confrontations continued overnight Sunday between protesters and federal law enforcement in Portland, Ore., as hundreds gathered in the city's downtown for the 60th consecutive day of demonstrations following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd. Portland police said …

Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse
4 years, 8 months ago

Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland, Oregon, where protesters breached a fence surrounding the city’s federal courthouse building where U.S. agents have been stationed. Police described via Twitter the “violent conduct of people downtown” as creating a “grave risk of public alarm.” Police demanded people leave the area surrounding the courthouse, around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, …

Courthouse Set on Fire after Demonstration Turns Violent in California
4 years, 8 months ago

Courthouse Set on Fire after Demonstration Turns Violent in California

News 18  

Protesters in California set fire to a courthouse, damaged a police station and assaulted officers after a peaceful demonstration intensified late Saturday, Oakland police said. Demonstrators broke windows, spray painted graffiti, shot fireworks and pointed lasers at officers, the Oakland department said on Twitter. Several tweets called for peace and asked organisers to “help us provide safe spaces and safe …

Cops declare Seattle protest a riot as youth detention center goes up in flames
4 years, 8 months ago

Cops declare Seattle protest a riot as youth detention center goes up in flames

Daily Mail  

Black Lives Matter protests erupted into violence across the country last night as 'explosive devices' were used against federal officers in Seattle and Portland, and a demonstrator was shot dead during a march in Austin. AUSTIN: A protester has been shot dead during a march in Austin Saturday night as tensions mount across the US SEATTLE: The streets of Seattle …

Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin
4 years, 8 months ago

Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin

NPR  

Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin Enlarge this image toggle caption Bradley W. Parks/OPB Bradley W. Parks/OPB Protests raged in several cities across the country Saturday night over police brutality and systemic racism. Portland Enlarge this image toggle caption Bradley W. Parks/OPB Bradley W. Parks/OPB Meanwhile, in downtown Portland, thousands gathered Saturday evening, breaching …

Police declare riots in Seattle and Portland amid US protests
4 years, 8 months ago

Police declare riots in Seattle and Portland amid US protests

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets for weeks following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Judge stays pepper spray law The clashes also came shortly after US District Judge James Robart, on Friday, granted a request from the federal government to block Seattle’s new law prohibiting police from using pepper spray, blast balls and similar weapons. …

US charges 18 Portland protesters with arson, trespassing as it sends tactical police to Seattle
4 years, 8 months ago

US charges 18 Portland protesters with arson, trespassing as it sends tactical police to Seattle

Firstpost  

The arrests came this week during clashes with specially equipped federal police agents sent to Portland, where 56 straight days of anti-racism demonstrations have captured national attention US prosecutors on Friday unveiled charges against 18 Portland, Oregon protesters ranging from assaulting police to arson and trespassing, a day after the Trump administration expanded the deployment of tactical police to Seattle. …

Portland protesters showered by tear gas again — and with solidarity from across the U.S.
4 years, 8 months ago

Portland protesters showered by tear gas again — and with solidarity from across the U.S.

LA Times  

Demonstrators shield themselves with umbrellas as federal officers launch tear gas outside the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. The nightly standoffs in downtown Portland between protesters and federal agents continued early Sunday, with several dozen agents in camouflage deploying tear gas and other munitions as they waded into the streets beyond the federal courthouse to push back demonstrators who authorities said …

Federal agents face off against protesters in Portland, Ore.
4 years, 8 months ago

Federal agents face off against protesters in Portland, Ore.

LA Times  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal law enforcement officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, conducted without local authorities’ consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus amid clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse. A demonstrator shouts slogans using a bullhorn next to a group …

Portland protests: After a Portland Police Association office is set on fire, Trump and the mayor blame each other for more unrest
4 years, 8 months ago

Portland protests: After a Portland Police Association office is set on fire, Trump and the mayor blame each other for more unrest

CNN  

Portland, Oregon CNN — A night of chaos gave way to a day of disputes over what’s fueling heightened unrest in Portland. While that unrest was happening on the north side of Portland, “another large crowd was downtown near the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse,” police said. “You’re losing the message by using violence and fear.” Now, much of the …

Portland protesters tear gassed as DHS head calls them ‘violent’
4 years, 8 months ago

Portland protesters tear gassed as DHS head calls them ‘violent’

Al Jazeera  

Federal officers deployed tear gas and rounds designed to be less lethal into a crowd of protesters in Oregon on Thursday evening, hours after the head of the Department of Homeland Security visited Portland and called the demonstrators “violent anarchists”. During a visit to Portland earlier on Thursday, Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said state and city authorities are …

Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts
4 years, 9 months ago

Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — A sea of protesters packed streets in Seattle on Wednesday in a sixth straight day of demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, amid increasing criticism of the police department’s repeated use of tear gas and flash-bangs to disperse mostly peaceful crowds. After a weekend of chaos that saw police vehicles burned and stores looted, officers on Monday …

Demonstrators turn out for 4th consecutive night in Portland
4 years, 9 months ago

Demonstrators turn out for 4th consecutive night in Portland

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — Hundreds of demonstrators were out for a fourth consecutive evening in Portland, delivering speeches and waving signs Wednesday evening to protest police brutality against African Americans. Hamdia Ahmed, one of the organizers, told the crowd Wednesday evening that it’s time for police across the country to treat black people “like human beings” and with “dignity and respect.” …

Portland, Oregon, city of protest, reels from nightly chaos
4 years, 9 months ago

Portland, Oregon, city of protest, reels from nightly chaos

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — This liberal city is known — and prepared — for protests that can descend into chaos, but even it is reeling from the nightly unrest splintering off peaceful demonstrations over police killings of African Americans. Portland’s visibly frustrated police chief on Wednesday pleaded for people to help stop those “holding our city with violence.” For five nights, …

The Latest: California closes all downtown state buildings
4 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: California closes all downtown state buildings

Associated Press  

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: ___ SAN FRANCISCO — The state Department of Human Resources sent a directive to close all California state buildings “with offices in downtown city areas” on Monday, a sweeping mandate that …

Cops hospitalized in fireworks blast as day of protests draws to a close
5 years, 3 months ago

Cops hospitalized in fireworks blast as day of protests draws to a close

NL Times  

The police in Amersfoort arrested three protesters on Wednesday for throwing fireworks at motorcycle police officers. The suspects were involved with the construction workers' protests, the Utrecht police said on Twitter. "Based on the external characteristics, such as banners, we could tell that it concerned people who were involved in the demonstration", a police spokesperson told RTV Utrecht. The protests …

Leeds fireworks: Riot police in running battle with groups of youths on city street
5 years, 4 months ago

Leeds fireworks: Riot police in running battle with groups of youths on city street

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Riot police were pelted with …

Fewer people treated for firework injuries, arrests also down
6 years, 2 months ago

Fewer people treated for firework injuries, arrests also down

Dutch News  

Almost 400 people were treated in hospital accident and emergency departments for firework injuries during the New Year festivities, a drop of 9% on 2017, according to hospital figures. Nevertheless, the emergency services were called out 3,150 times during last Monday night’s New Year celebrations, a rise of almost 50% on 2017. Last November mayor Femke Halsema said she planned …

Fewer people treated for firework injuries, arrests also down
6 years, 2 months ago

Fewer people treated for firework injuries, arrests also down

Dutch News  

Almost 400 people were treated in hospital accident and emergency departments for firework injuries during the New Year festivities, a drop of 9% on 2017, according to hospital figures. Nevertheless, the emergency services were called out 3,150 times during last Monday night’s New Year celebrations, a rise of almost 50% on 2017. Last November mayor Femke Halsema said she planned …

Oregon protester shot during a fourth night of election protests across the nation
8 years, 4 months ago

Oregon protester shot during a fourth night of election protests across the nation

LA Times  

Police in downtown Portland, Ore., attempt to disperse people protesting the election of President-elect Donald Trump on Friday. A protester was shot in Portland amid a rowdy standoff with police as a fourth night of protests unfolded around the nation, spurred by outrage over the election of Donald Trump as president. Most of the other protests across the country unfolded …

Police, Occupy Protesters Head For Oregon Showdown
13 years, 4 months ago

Police, Occupy Protesters Head For Oregon Showdown

India TV News  

Portland, Oregon, Nov 13: Anti-Wall Street protesters and their supporters flooded a city park area in Portland early Sunday in defiance of an eviction order, and authorities elsewhere stepped up pressure against the demonstrators, arresting nearly two dozen. In Salt Lake City, police arrested 19 people Saturday when protesters refused to leave a park a day after a man was …

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