Portland police declares riot after vigil for Daunte Wright
In this photo released by Portland Police Bureau, Portland police line up outside of the Penumbra Kelly Building in downtown Portland, Ore.,Monday, April 12, 2021. [AP/ Portland Police Bureau]
Portland police say a demonstration protesting the police killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center turned into a riot Monday night, with some in the crowd throwing rocks and other projectiles at officers.
Police say at least 200 people gathered at the Penumbra Kelly Building around 8:30 p.m.
Police say they issued verbal warnings to the crowd to disperse as they began throwing glass bottles and fireworks toward officers.
A riot was later declared and officers bull rushed protestors. It’s unclear whether any arrests were made.
The evening began as a vigil for 20-year-old Wright, who was killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop.