Northwest Portland residents told to shelter in place as police hunt armed suspect

Public SafetyUpdated: Aug. 12, 2026, 3:24 p.m.Published: Aug. 12, 2026, 3:20 p.m.FILE - Portland police are tracking an armed suspect in Northwest Portland on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.APBy Mary Mooney | The Oregonian/OregonLiveAn armed suspect fleeing police is believed to be hiding near Northwest 18th Avenue and Northwest Overton Street, triggering a shelter in place alert for area residents, Portland police said Wednesday.The suspect was seen with a knife, a news release from Portland police said. Officials are asking anyone inside the police perimeter of Northwest Overton Street to Northwest Northrup Street and Northwest 18th Avenue to Northwest 19th Avenue to stay inside with doors and windows locked, the release said.Police are using K-9 units and drones to help search for the suspect