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George Floyd protests escalate in Portland as demonstrators set Justice Center on fire

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According to Portland Police, the city’s justice center was attacked and set on fire by demonstrators who are protesting the death of George Floyd. The police also reported significant vandalism and a shooting connected to demonstrations that led to the center being set on fire.

According to Portland Police, the city’s justice center was attacked and set on fire by demonstrators who are protesting the death of George Floyd. The police also reported significant vandalism and a shooting connected to demonstrations that led to the center being set on fire.

  1. May 29

    Looking at videos online, appears people are breaking windows and possibly entering Portland's Justice Center.

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  2. May 29

    We’re live right now, our Drew Reeves is watching demonstrators breaking into the justice center. Police are arriving.

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  3. May 29

    People have broken into the Justice Center in downtown

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  4. May 29

    People are entering the justice center through broken windows.

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  5. May 29

    It’s on fire. The Multnomah county Justice Center is on fire.

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    The Justice Center has been attacked and a fire has been lit inside. is on scene.

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  7. May 29

    Portland's Justice Center now on fire. It houses the county's sheriff’s office and detention center

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    It’s on fire. The Multnomah county Justice Center is on fire.
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  8. May 29

    There has been significant vandalism and a shooting connected to this protest. People need to go home. This event has been declared an unlawful assembly. If you do not go home now, force will be used to disperse you.

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  9. May 29

    PPBs GVRT is currently investigating three separate shootings involving two victims. One shooting occurred downtown (press release). The second incident was near Farragut Park. The third incident location is being determined but believed to be related to the demonstration.

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  10. May 29

    BREAKING: Portland Oregon police report significant vandalism and a shooting tonight connected to demonstrations that have led to the city’s justice center being set on fire. People have been ordered to leave & told the force will be used to disperse them if they do not leave.

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  11. May 30

    Portland police declare a riot is taking place in the city and order crowds to go home

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  12. May 29

    The demonstration is now downtown. If you are in the demonstration with children, you are advised to leave.

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  13. May 29

    Projectiles are being thrown at Officers. Gas has been deployed. Everyone needs to leave the area immediately.

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    Police have arrived.

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  15. May 29

    Loudspeaker: “this an unlawful assembly if you remain in the are force may be used against you. Move into the park now.”

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    Tear gas in the air.

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    Adddd I’m backpedaling. Here’s one bang in audio.

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  18. May 29

    We're watching this unfold right now live on . Demonstrators dressed in black smashing things inside the justice center and lighting a fire. Another big fire is being set as we speak right outside the building.

    The Justice Center has been attacked and a fire has been lit inside. is on scene.
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  19. May 29

    Portland's Justice Center has been set on fire by protesters, the Portland police say.

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