Gunfire reported near Portland courthouse site, 2 arrested, 1 injured
Police in Portland responded to reports of gunfire near the courthouse protest site and took two individuals into custody, according to a report.
The Oregonian reported authorities responded to reports of gunfire in downtown Portland as protests stretched into the 60th consecutive night in the city. An apparent victim was treated at a hospital after being taken there in a private vehicle. The report pointed out it was not immediately clear if the shooting was related to the protests.
Police in Portland responded to reports of gunfire near the courthouse protest site and took two individuals into custody, according to a report.
The Oregonian reported authorities responded to reports of gunfire in downtown Portland as protests stretched into the 60th consecutive night in the city. An apparent victim was treated at a hospital after being taken there in a private vehicle. The report pointed out it was not immediately clear if the shooting was related to the protests.
“As police were securing the scene a person arrived at a hospital by private vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound, non-life-threatening," police said in a statement. "That person seems to have been associated with the incident near SW 4th Avenue and SW Salmon Street. Portland Police are still investigating."
KATU reported the shooting occurred about a block from where protesters have been clashing with police and federal troops. Tweets from the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse indicate another large crowd late Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
Other related developments:
- American protests: Demonstrations, violent riots expected to continue throughout the country
- Gohmert: Democrats' 'strategy' is to 'keep America in turmoil' to make it easier to dump Trump
- Portland rioters use 'cover of crowd' to commit crimes, launch fireworks at officers
- DHS Secretary Wolf says Portland protests different from 'normal criminal activity'
KATU reported the shooting occurred about a block from where protesters have been clashing with police and federal troops. Tweets from the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse indicate another large crowd late Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
Other related developments:
- American protests: Demonstrations, violent riots expected to continue throughout the country
- Gohmert: Democrats' 'strategy' is to 'keep America in turmoil' to make it easier to dump Trump
- Portland rioters use 'cover of crowd' to commit crimes, launch fireworks at officers
- DHS Secretary Wolf says Portland protests different from 'normal criminal activity'
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