Crime & Safety

Portland Police Convince Man to Surrender After He Fires Shots

Standoff lasted several hours and ends peacefully.

Portland Police have taken a man into custody after a standoff that lasted several hours.

The man had fired shots from an assault rifle into the air Tuesday morning around 9:30.

The incident happened on the 6800 block of SE 72nd.

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The street was closed between Duke and Bybee for several hours.

There are no reports of injuries or damage.

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The police bureau's special emergency response and crisis negotiation teams are on scene leading the response.

After several hours they were able to talk the man into surrendering.

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