Militant protesters marked the anniversary of George Floyd�s murder with
yet another riot in Portland, Oregon � smashing up local businesses and
trying to burn down the city�s Justice Center, according to police.

More than 200 rioters � most fully clad in black and many wearing gas
masks � trashed the troubled City of Roses soon after a peaceful march
ended late Tuesday, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).

Some of the mob tried to torch the Multnomah County Justice Center by
pushing flaming dumpsters against the building as at least two people
tried to pry open the doors and get inside, the force said.

�People chanted to burn the building down,� the force said, noting how
many used umbrellas to hide their illegal activities.

�People threw frozen water bottles, glass bottles, eggs and metal spikes
at officers and fired mortar-style fireworks at officers,� the police
bureau said.

The mob continued the barrage, and also formed rows and left metal spikes
in the street to try to stop firefighters from getting in to tackle the
blazes, PPB said.

�When the fire was out and firefighters got safely away, officers deployed
smoke then left the area,� the force said.

The crowd � still numbering more than 200 � moved on to City Hall, where
windows were smashed, the force said.

It was finally declared a riot around 10 p.m. because of the �violent and
tumultuous conduct of the crowd,� PPB said.

The rioters then smashed up several local businesses, including a jewelry
store, a Starbucks, a credit union and Ruth�s Chris Steak House, The
Oregonian said.

�People within the crowd were overheard saying the night was a success,�
the Portland force said.

At least five people were arrested on charges including criminal mischief
and riot, police said.

Tuesday�s riot came amid demonstrations across the country to mark the
one-year anniversary of Floyd�s murder under the knee of former
Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin.

Portland became the main flashpoint for violent upheaval since the murder
last May, with demonstrations spanning more than 100 consecutive nights
and including several riots again this year.

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floyds-murder/