Police in Portland, Oregon, released photos Tuesday of a suspect who is on the run after allegedly shooting two officers on Monday night.
The Portland Police Bureau said tactical teams are “actively searching” for the individual, described as a Caucasian male in his mid-30’s with facial hair and who was wearing a black baseball cap, a black jacket over a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes.
“This is a stark reminder of the dangers of the job, the jobs that our officers go out every day to serve and protect our community, and we’re grateful for,” Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said during a press conference. “We’re very concerned for the officers that were shot. We’re happy to hear that they are in stable condition, and we wish them a speedy recovery, and we send them our prayers.”
Investigators said the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. Monday after police responded to a report of a threat with a weapon call and located the suspect on Northeast Clackamas Street between Northeast 16th Avenue and Northeast 17th Avenue.
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“The suspect fired shots at the officers, striking two of them. The officers were transported to the hospital by ambulance, treated, and their conditions are stable,” the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement.
“The suspect ran off, and numerous officers set up a perimeter around the area in an effort to contain the suspect,” it added. “The Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), the Air Support Unit, the PPB Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit, K9, and others responded to the scene to assist with the search.”
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Police say the individual is believed to be armed with a knife and a handgun.
“He also was seen with a black backpack and a green shopping bag. If anyone has information on the identity of this suspect or knows where he is now, please call 911,” the Portland Police Bureau added.
“The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached,” it said.
