The search for the suspect who shot two Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers continues following a violent incident on January 19, 2026. During the altercation, officers were responding to a report of a threat involving a weapon when the suspect fired shots, injuring two officers.
Police Officers’ Current Conditions
The officer who has been released from the hospital is a seven-year veteran, assigned to the North Precinct. The second officer, with 17 years of service, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Details from the Incident
The shooting occurred around 8:21 p.m. in the Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhood, specifically at the intersection of Northeast 21st Avenue and Northeast Clackamas Street. Officers identified the suspect, who fled the scene after discharging a firearm.
Search Operations
In response to the shooting, the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) was activated. A perimeter was established to contain the suspect, involving multiple law enforcement units, including the Air Support Unit and K9 teams.
Suspect Description
- Total description: Caucasian male in mid-30s
- Facial hair, wearing a black baseball cap and a black jacket over a gray hoodie
- Also wearing black pants and black shoes, carrying a black backpack and a green shopping bag
- Considered armed with a knife and handgun
Community Assistance Needed
To aid the ongoing investigation, PPB is requesting community members from the surrounding area upload any relevant video footage captured on private or doorbell security cameras. This footage should be from 7:00 p.m. on January 19 to 7:00 a.m. on January 20.
Video Upload Guidelines
- Upload raw footage only without edits or enhancements.
- Ensure videos are in a standard file format, easily accessible without proprietary players.
- Do not send footage related to any other case; this submission link is reserved solely for this incident.
How to Submit Video
PPB has provided a link for direct uploads and a QR code for mobile scanning. Community members can simply scan the code to access the upload website.
Contact Information
If anyone has further information about the case or the suspect, they are urged to contact detectives at [email protected] or call 503-823-0479, referencing case number 26-18537.
This remains an active investigation, and updates will be released as more information becomes available.
