Portland police declare riot during another night of unrest in city
Authorities have urged protesters to leave
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Portland Police Department took to Twitter early Tuesday to declare a riot amid protests outside the city’s police union headquarters and urged protesters to leave the area or be subjected to tear gas or other munitions.
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“Many are not dispersing per the lawful order,” the police tweeted. “They are subject to arrest, force, tear gas or impact weapons. Leave now!”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}OregonLive.com reported that the protest involved more than 200 people who faced off with over two dozen police officers in riot gear in front of the one-story building. The paper reported that police formed a line and the crowd chanted, “George Floyd” and “quit your job.”
Police posted an image of a police officer who appeared to be doused with white paint and showed a ball bearing and glass bottles that were allegedly tossed at cops. The paper reported that despite calls from police to leave, many protesters remained.