Early this morning, Portland residents in the Hazelwood Neighborhood were abruptly awakened by the presence of the Portland Police Bureau's (PPB) Special Emergency Reaction Team. Officers had been dispatched in response to a violent crime.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, the incident began at approximately 4:00 a.m. with a report of an armed carjacking at the cross streets of Northeast 108th Avenue and Northeast Hassalo Street. The suspects were later spotted abandoning the stolen vehicle on the 1300 block of Northeast 114th Avenue and were observed hastily fleeing into the surrounding area.
As a consequence, the PPB's Crisis Negotiation Team has also been called to the scene, in an attempt to apprehend the suspects while ensuring public safety. The police have instructed residents to remain indoors, to shelter in place, emphasizing the unpredictability of the ongoing search. The urgency is palpable, with authorities requesting that any suspicious activity be reported immediately via 911.
