Cops Swarm ‘Threat With a Weapon’ Call, Lock Down NE Portland Streets

Streets around Northeast 17th Avenue and Northeast Clackamas Street were shut down Monday night as a major police operation unfolded in Northeast Portland, with neighbors navigating detours and a heavy law-enforcement presence late into the evening.

Call details and early reports

Dispatch records show the first call came in around 8:22 p.m. as a reported “threat with a weapon,” according to KGW. The station reported that more than 60 police units ultimately responded, with officers blocking streets in the area of NE 17th and NE Clackamas while they investigated. KGW noted its crew was on scene gathering information, and its coverage was updated at 9:28 p.m.

Where officials are posting updates

As of Monday night, the Portland…..

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