Federal Officer Struck With Hammer During Portland Protests

Federal Officer Struck With Hammer During Portland Protests
Portland police respond to protesters during a previous rally in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 17, 2019. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
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A federal law enforcement officer in Portland, Oregon, was struck in the head and shoulder with a hammer during a protest-turned-riot outside a courthouse in the early hours of July 11, the city’s police bureau said.

The incident occurred after a demonstration that began late on July 10 outside the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse turned violent.

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Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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