Police declare riot; Multnomah Building damaged, fire set inside

by KATU Staff

Wed, August 19th 2020, 5:53 AM UTC

A broken window and smoking debris can be seen at the Multnomah County Building in Southeast Portland late Tuesday night, Aug. 18, 2020. Police declared a gathering there a riot. (KATU)

Portland police officers stand in front of the Multnomah County Building in Southeast Portland with shattered windows late Tuesday night, Aug. 18, 2020 after declaring a gathering there a riot. (KATU)

Sparks fly from a dumpster outside the Multnomah County Building in Southeast Portland late Tuesday night after police declared a gathering there a riot. (KATU)

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A broken window and smoking debris can be seen at the Multnomah County Building in Southeast Portland late Tuesday night, Aug. 18, 2020. Police declared a gathering there a riot. (KATU)

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