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Man wearing body armor fires rifle into air in city area, Portland OR

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NW Johnson St & NW 20th Ave., Portland, OR 97209

Multiple callers report a man dressed in black and body armor fired a rifle into the air, causing residents and bystanders to flee near NW Johnson St and NW 20th Ave in Portland.

Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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Transcript:
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They're reporting someone firing shots.
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Multiple callers describe a man wearing all black and body armor, firing a rifle into the air.
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Callers report area residents and bystanders fleeing the area.

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Location mentioned:
NW Johnson St & NW 20th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
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Incident Timeline

  1. Suspect Described as Wearing Body Armor and Firing Rifle
  2. Ongoing Reports of Armed Individual
  3. Multiple Callers Report Residents and Passersby in Area
  4. Initial Reports from Area Residents

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