One person was stabbed as the crowds dispersed several hours later, Portland police said in a statement.
Thousands joined in Portland’s 57th night of protests outside the federal courthouse on Friday, starting with peaceful demonstrations that eventually led to clashes between protesters and officers who are deployed to quell the protests. Fireworks were launched around 11 p.m., leading federal agents to deploy tear gas, Portland police said.
One person was stabbed as the crowds dispersed several hours later, Portland police said in a statement.
According to CBS Portland affiliate KOIN, about 1,000 people had gathered in front of the Multnomah County Justice Center by 9:15 p.m as speeches were given on the steps in front of the building. Within an hour, the crowd swelled to 2,000 as groups demonstrating throughout the city, including teachers, lawyers and the Wall of Moms, converged at the Justice Center.
