Portland Police Bureau
08/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2024 17:19
UPDATE: Suspect Injured in Shots Fired Incident Identified (Photo)
August 26, 2024 16:10
The suspect injured in a shots fired incident in the Portsmouth Neighborhood has been identified as Robert D. Seeger, 52, of Portland. Seeger is in police custody in a local hospital. After he is treated for his non-life-threatening injuries, he will be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges that will be released at that time.
Anyone with information about the case, who has not yet spoken with investigators, is urged to contact Detective Tony Harris at [email protected] 503-823-0441or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-214901.
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***Original Messages Below***
One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting in the Portsmouth Neighborhood.
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct responded to the 7600 block of North Portsmouth Avenue on reports of an adult male who was armed with a handgun and exhibiting erratic behavior. When officers arrived, the armed man reportedly yelled at them and chased after them before retreating and ducking behind vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Over the course of the next hour, the man continued exhibiting erratic behavior while armed with the handgun and even a hammer at times. PPB's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) was summoned to the area and a shelter-in-place order was issued. At approximately 6:04 p.m., before SERT engaged, an officer deployed a 40 mm less lethal round and that was followed by an officer using deadly force. The suspect, wounded at this point, continued to disobey commands from officers. At approximately 6:17 p.m., officers deployed a K-9 and they were ultimately able to take the man into custody. The individual was transported to an area hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.
No officers were injured in this incident. The officer who used deadly force will be placed on paid administrative leave. This is standard protocol following an officer-involved shooting.
Per PPB directives, Detectives with the Portland Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate.
Chief Bob Day responded to the scene and he has briefed Mayor Wheeler's staff and the City Attorney's office on the investigation.
As part of the use of force review process, the Bureau will conduct an internal review of the entire incident, including the initial response, resources requested, tactics used, and post shooting actions. The case will go before the Police Review Board (PRB), which is composed of community members, Bureau members, and representatives from the Independent Police Review Division.
The Portland Police Bureau directive outlining the procedures followed after an officer-involved shooting may be found https://www.portland.gov/policies/police-directives/weapons-ammunition-equipment-1000/101010-deadly-force-and-custody-death .
The Portland Police Bureau is committed to transparency. The Bureau has an interactive dashboard on its website, which allows users to filter the information based on a variety of data. https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/ois That includes cases by year with subject injury type, initial call type, subject weapon, demographics, and aggregate statistics.
Once the entire investigation and legal process is complete, the investigative files and any grand jury transcripts regarding this case will be posted on the Bureau's Open Data page. Information available about past officer-involved shootings can be found here https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/ois-summaries .
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Detective Tony Harris at [email protected] 503-823-0441or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-214901.
Photo description: Firearm recovered at the scene
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***Original Messages Below***
This incident has become an officer-involved shooting investigation. The armed subject has been taken into custody and is being transported to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. The shelter in place has been lifted, however, the area remains closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
The PIO is responding to the scene and more information will be released when appropriate.
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###Original Message Below###
The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to an armed subject in the Portsmouth Neighborhood.
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to reports of an armed male walking down the street in the 7600 block of North Portsmouth Avenue. When officers attempted to contact the man, he remained armed and took cover behind a car. SERT and CNT are responding to the scene.
A shelter in place has been ordered for the neighborhood. The streets in the area have been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
A PIO is responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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