Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has confirmed the release of one officer from the hospital following a shooting incident on January 19, 2026. This officer, a seven-year veteran, was shot alongside another officer who has been with the force for 17 years and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Investigation Ongoing After Shooting Incident
The shooting occurred around 8:21 p.m. at the intersection of Northeast 21st Avenue and Northeast Clackamas Street. Officers responded to a weapon threat call and encountered the suspect, who opened fire, injuring both officers. The suspect fled the scene, prompting a large-scale manhunt by multiple police units.
Search Efforts and Community Involvement
Detectives are currently focusing their efforts on the Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhood, particularly between Northeast 15th and Northeast 19th Avenues, extending from Northeast Broadway to Northeast Multnomah Street. They believe that private security and doorbell cameras may have captured vital footage that could aid in identifying the shooter.
- Community members are encouraged to upload any video recorded between 7:00 p.m. on January 19 and 7:00 a.m. on January 20.
- No need for individuals to review or edit the footage; uploading raw video is sufficient.
- A QR code has been provided for easy video submission using smartphones.
Community cooperation is essential, and PPB emphasizes the importance of unaltered footage for investigation. If individuals have any footage from surveillance or doorbell cameras that show public areas, they are urged to contribute.
Suspect Description and Alerts
The suspect is identified as a Caucasian male in his mid-30s, sporting facial hair and wearing a black baseball cap, black jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. He is believed to be armed with both a knife and a handgun, and he was seen carrying a black backpack and a green shopping bag.
Contact Information for Leads
The investigation remains active, and PPB encourages anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident to reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 503-823-0479
- Reference case number: 26-18537
Residents are reminded not to approach the armed suspect and to call 911 if he is spotted. Efforts continue to gather leads and ensure community safety following this violent event.
