Explosive Device Blows Up at Front Door of US Courthouse During Riots

A rioter throws a flaming item at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in Portland, Ore., on July 22, 2020. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

A rioter threw an explosive device at a federal courthouse in Portland early July 28, causing a detonation that could be felt more than a block away.

Rioting in Portland has continued on a nightly basis since late May, with support from city and state officials.