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Portland police LRAD “There is a burn ban in effect in Multnomah County through April 21. Burning is prohibited. Starting fires is unlawful.” About 100 protestors are heading to the North Precinct, it’s a “direct action” to advocate for the abolishment of police https://t.co/8mXmWd888a

once again, Portland police tweeting a flyer of a direct action protest https://t.co/8MRnvS3Lti

Salem, Oregon https://t.co/mQgPN5nCZ9 https://t.co/dbs5UzZFP8

I reread this piece every year. “Woman’s work” by @francescaborri https://t.co/e8hxmhXSWD https://t.co/5YV3zE21hg

This is Portland police tweeting a flyer of a direct action. https://t.co/kBvlzbxwUR

Portland police release the name of the officer who shot and killed a man yesterday https://t.co/m1200ipEGd

Portland police issued a statement ahead of tonight’s protest warning of “high fire danger” Police were in the area and at this time there was no other protest group in downtown. This fire burned for over 13 minutes before police cleared the street for the fire dept. https://t.co/pGURP6yULy

On the use of language in this story: We don’t describe breaking windows as violence, for violence a sentient being must be involved. However, a multi-story building was set on fire, unknown if anyone was inside. Without being sure a building is empty, it is a violent act. https://t.co/3253dALUpM

NEW: City leaders braced for retaliatory violence almost immediately after Portland police killed a man in a city park Friday. It came just after 10 p.m. W/@ryanjhaas https://t.co/oNw8O95z3h

Police are pushing remaining protestors out to the area https://t.co/9t72saYOOj

Abolition protestors, advocating for a society without police or prisons, held a “direct action” in downtown Portland. They smashed windows of businesses and banks They believe prisons and police are tools of oppression to uphold capitalism and white supremacy, not justice https://t.co/KN9yYnzKbh

A vigil for Adam Toledo in downtown Portland. Demetria Hester and other Black Femmes are leading this event https://t.co/hHy3gtSyeG

Portland police release a statement warning of “High fire danger” in anticipation of protest in downtown tonight https://t.co/cYBxu5Pktk

Journalists are not the enemy https://t.co/9QLSJpHFhm

Portland Police shot a man in Lents Park just after 9:30am This is a developing story: https://t.co/oGuaFy26PT https://t.co/WzgU85LrSj

"We did it!" writes Darnella Frazier, the teenager whose cellphone video of George Floyd's death challenged the Minneapolis police narrative and ignited global protests. https://t.co/HKjjwPhPkm https://t.co/AND6nScRIv

In downtown Portland, businesses are still working this evening to board up their windows. The city is asking businesses to "ensure dumpsters are safely secured" ahead of a celebration/protest event planned later tonight. https://t.co/VBW6VlntRO

Activists in Portland are happy with the verdict but still skeptical of the justice system. Lakayana Drury said the fact that the trial’s outcome was so uncertain means we don’t have a justice system for Black people in this country. https://t.co/MmP1ByBvVm

George Floyd’s brother shouts out to Portland for putting in work. #portlandoregon https://t.co/H9rmrLeCqv

George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, reacts to Derek Chauvin being convicted of murder in Minneapolis: "I know that he gave his life so that other people's cases can get reopened." https://t.co/Gj540eblGX

Oregonians react to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict https://t.co/9McMiEKEeH

Per AP style: Replace the “the death of George Floyd” with “the murder of George Floyd” effective immediately

I saw the verdict come down with London and Stephanie, a couple visiting BLM Plaza from Pennsylvania. As the judge read them off — guilty, guilty, guilty — London began to weep. “Oh my god,” he said as his gf tightened her grip on his arm. “Thank you, Jesus.” #DerekChauvinTrial https://t.co/81U0Jtbw1V

"All three counts!" people chanted outside the courthouse in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges. Lots of tears, hugs and chanting here. https://t.co/BwmFuc5bQC

Unlike in the past, Portland police have *not* been deputized as federal officers for these coming protests.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says he has declared a state of emergency ahead of the Chauvin verdict. He says National Guard is on standby.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has declared a state of emergency to address potential protests following the Chauvin verdict. He says state police and national guard are on call.

The jurors had deliberated for about 10 hours before reaching their verdict. The jury is made up of seven women and five men. There are six white people, four black people and two multiracial people. They range in age from their 20s to their 60s.

BREAKING: Jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial have reached a verdict and it will be read between 3:30 & 4CT today. We will not know what the verdict is until then. Mr. Chauvin has been charged with 2nd-degree murder, 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death.

The bureau also released some of the radio transmissions from before and after Friday's shooting. “I think his hands are empty right now...We are just going to pull into the parking lot right now and address him from a distance.” https://t.co/np7s2tOUo4