Suspect with weapon arrested during TriMet incident in NE Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Authorities responded to a TriMet incident early Thursday afternoon involving a man who had been threatening transit security with a weapon, according to police.

Officials reported to the MAX station near E Burnside Street and NE NE 131st Place just before 1 p.m. and spent the next half hour attempting to de-escalate the situation.

The man, 36, reportedly threatened police while holding an unspecified weapon and a rock…

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