Saturday night in Old Town turned tense when Portland police told residents of an apartment building near Northwest Sixth Avenue and Northwest Everett Street to shelter in place after reports of a disturbance that might involve a gun. Officers surrounded the building while tactical units worked the scene and locked down surrounding blocks.
What Police Said
Officers were called just after 6 p.m. to apartments near Northwest Sixth Avenue and Northwest Everett Street for a reported disturbance that might involve a gun, according to KPTV. Police evacuated one apartment, told other residents to lock their doors and be ready to leave, and said tactical teams had not made contact with people inside the unit as of 10:30 p.m.
Shelter Orders in Portland
The Portland Police Bureau regularly asks nearby residents to shelter in place during tactical incidents while it contains scenes and negotiators try to make contact. A recent update from the Portland Police Bureau on a June standoff describes officers closing a major street and keeping neighbors inside for hours while specialized teams cleared the scene.
Streets Closed in Old Town
The Old Town area was shut down from Northwest Glisan Street to Northwest Davis Street and from Northwest Broadway to Northwest Fifth Avenue, according to KPTV. Police said the closures would remain while tactical teams continued trying to make contact with people inside the apartment.
What To Expect Next
Authorities and local broadcasters said they will post updates when available, and anyone with information about the incident can contact the bureau’s public information office. The bureau’s press pages list a PIO contact on the Portland Police Bureau website.
