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Suspect on the run after opening fire, wounding 2 Ore. officers

Portland Police are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers; the officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two Portland police officers were injured in a late‑night shooting, and the suspect is still on the run, ABC News reported.

The Jan. 19 shooting occurred when an unidentified person opened fire on officers. Responders, including a crisis negotiation team, arrived soon afterward and set up a perimeter as the search for the suspect continued, according to the report.

An investigation into the shooting incident remains ongoing, and Portland Police have released few details on the incident.

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“This is a stark reminder of the dangers of the job, the jobs that our officers go out every day to serve and protect our community,” Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said during a press conference.

The two officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition, Portland police spokesman Detective Jon Richardson said.

Mayor Wilson later echoed concern for the officers’ well‑being and wished them a “speedy recovery.”

The investigation remains active as police continue to search for the suspect.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com