Portland’s grim reality: 100 days of protests, many violent
WEBSep 4, 2020 · Once hailed as one of the most livable cities in the U.S., Portland, Oregon, is grappling with an uncertain future as it reaches a stunning benchmark: 100 consecutive nights of racial injustice protests marred by vandalism, chaos — and now, the killing of a supporter of President Donald Trump.
9 shootings in Portland last weekend highlight ongoing rise in gun violence
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Two people died from gunshot wounds in Portland this weekend in what has become a sadly common occurrence in a city faced with more and more shootings.
One killed, five injured in shooting during Portland, Oregon, protest
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · One person was killed and five other people were injured when an armed resident confronted protesters outside his home in Portland, Oregon, late Saturday. Police said some of the protesters...
Shootings rise in Portland, as police blame gang violence
WEBJun 11, 2021 · The violence has deeply affected Portland, a liberal city that continues to grapple with the role of its police force more than a year after thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters demanded...
‘People are scared’ as gang activity fuels Portland violence
WEBJun 10, 2021 · Portland’s pervasive gang violence in the ’90s — when it was estimated that there were 2,500 people in up to 600 gangs in the area — left a crimson stain on recent city history. But now, following the pandemic shut down and Floyd’s murder, paired with a diminishing police presence, community leaders say the problem has returned.
Portland records its 93rd homicide in 2022, a new all-time high
WEBNov 30, 2022 · The 93 deaths include four people who were shot by Portland police and a man killed by a Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputy during a pursuit into Portland.
‘A dangerous time': Portland, Oregon, sees record homicides
WEBOct 19, 2021 · So far this year, Portland has had more than 1,000 shootings, at least 314 people have been injured by bullets, and firearms have accounted for three-quarters of homicides. Police attribute much of the gunfire to gangs, fights and retaliation killings, but they are also affecting bystanders.
One Dead in Shooting at Portland Protest Against Police Violence
WEBFeb 20, 2022 · — A deadly weekend shooting in Portland at a protest against police killings left one person dead and five others wounded, raising tensions once again among the city’s social justice activists.
Gunfire and brawls as protest groups clash in Portland - NBC News
WEBAug 23, 2021 · PORTLAND, Or. — Protests by rival far-right and left-wing groups in Portland descended into violence on Sunday, as the opposing sides engaged in clashes and at least one man was arrested for...
‘Can’t remember a weekend as violent as this’: 5 dead in ... - KPTV
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the Rose City Park neighborhood late Sunday night. Currently, authorities only have one suspect in custody therefore...
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