Protests continue in Portland, Ore., hitting the 100th day of unrest since demonstrations began following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in May. Demonstrations against police brutality and systematic racism swept the nation over the summer, but unrest in Portland has frequently turned violent with extremist groups taking advantage of the protests. Portland police announced Saturday that 27 arrests were made between Friday night and Saturday morning, when groups refused to vacate an area after officers advised them to leave. 488 SHOOTINGS IN PORTLAND, ORE.: 2020 GUN VIOLENCE STATSHundreds of protesters reportedly met in Kenton Park Friday, the site of several previous protests-turned-riots, before making their way to the Portland Police Association building. They reportedly chanted “burn it down” as they marched in front of the Portland Police Association offices.

Source: Fox News September 06, 2020 01:41 UTC