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Two Portland Officers Shot Near Lloyd Center as Police Launch Manhunt

A sweeping tactical search continues during a period of citywide tension over recent immigration enforcement, with no official link to those events.

Overview

  • Police say the gunfire followed a call about a threat involving a weapon around 8:20 p.m. near Northeast 17th Avenue and Northeast Clackamas Street.
  • Both wounded officers were transported by ambulance to hospitals, and officials have not released their conditions.
  • More than 60 units responded as SERT and the Crisis Negotiation Team canvassed the area and instructed residents within a secured perimeter to stay indoors.
  • No suspect was in custody as of early Tuesday, and investigators have not released a description, motive, or weapon details as federal partners assist the search.
  • Mayor Ted Wheeler called the shooting deeply troubling and voiced support for the Portland Police Bureau.