Portland, OR. – Official Release: On Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:03 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to Central Precinct responded to a report of a threat with a weapon in the 600 block of Northwest Naito Parkway. Officers learned that a suspect was threatening community members with a large, bladed weapon that was described as a machete. When officers arrived, they found the suspect in an apartment complex just north of the Steel Bridge.
The officers challenged the suspect from a distance and behind cover, but the suspect stepped toward them, swinging the knife, then tried to walk away. The officers got to a safe location and called in additional units from Central and North Precincts to assist. They were able to contain the suspect in a courtyard area. However, they were concerned about the residents of the apartment building.
The Incident Commander requested residents be notified of the public safety threat through the Public Alerts system. Residents were asked to stay inside with their doors and windows locked. Northwest Naito Parkway was closed to all traffic. Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team (ECIT) officers responded and attempted to communicate with him. When efforts were not successful, some on-duty CNT and SERT personnel responded in a partial team callout.
At 5:59 p.m., the full CNT and SERT were activated to respond to the scene to bring additional personnel, resources, and equipment. PPB drones were utilized. A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol boat responded and assisted from the water. Officers evacuated one of the apartment buildings of residents.
At 8:11 p.m., CNT negotiators convinced the man to surrender and he was taken into custody.
PPB personnel are clearing vehicle and equipment and the roads and walkways will be cleared shortly. PPB appreciates the patience of the community as we worked to resolve this situation peacefully.
Portland’s community notification system is called PublicAlerts. Visit https://www.publicalerts.org to sign up. PublicAlerts sends information by text, email, and voice message about how to stay safe during an emergency.
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