General Discussion

Over a period of six months this all happened protesting the George Floyd murder by police.
May 29, 2020: Some individuals broke into the Multnomah County Justice Center, setting fires while staff were still inside.

Late July 2020: Fires were set at the Portland Police Association building, resulting in a riot declaration.

August 19, 2020: Protesters set a fire inside a county government building after breaking out windows and spraying accelerant.

August 29, 2020: Dumpster fires were set and accelerant was used to ignite debris against the front door of the Portland Police Association building.

November 6, 2020: There was an attempt to set fire to Portland City Hall, though on-site security extinguished the blaze.

It is important to note that these acts of arson and violence were carried out by a relatively small number of individuals and were often separate from larger, peaceful protests. The broader movement throughout the summer involved both peaceful demonstrations and incidents of property damage, looting, and vandalism. Some reports suggest the escalation of tensions and violence, particularly in late summer, was influenced by the deployment of federal agents to protect federal property.