UPDATE: Suspect Taken Into Custody After Officer Involved Shooting

August 24, 2024 19:21

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.

###PPB###

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