Man threatens several people with an air rifle in downtown Portland

PORTLAND Ore Mountains (KPTV) – Two people were arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening people with a replica gun in downtown Portland, according to PPB.

Just before 5:30 p.m., officers responded to West Burnside Street at Southwest 6th Avenue after a caller reported a man pointing a handgun at several people.

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When police spotted a car similar to the one the suspect had driven away in, officers performed a “box-in maneuver” on the Burnside Bridge to stop the car.

The suspect and another person in the car were arrested and police said they recovered a handgun as evidence. At that point, officers determined the weapon was a realistic-looking BB gun, they said.

No one was injured and the suspect remains in custody. Police said his name will be released if he is charged with a crime.

Police said they could not locate anyone who was the victim of the alleged threatening behavior and urged potential victims to contact them by calling the police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 and reference number 24-249020. Anyone with information about the case, such as witnesses, can email [email protected]. Attn: Central Precinct.

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