Officers have moved away from the suspect in the earlier standoff. Although the suspect was armed with two large knives and a large can of pepper spray, the incident commander determined that the threat to the public had dissipated, and the suspect’s aggression was only towards officers on scene. After officers backed away, community members checked on the suspect and have given him food and money.
One officer was affected by being pepper sprayed and no other officers were injured. As the suspect is known to officers, a plan will be developed to take him into custody at a later date. The shelter in place has been lifted for the area.
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***Original Message Below***
PPB In Standoff with Armed Suspect in Northwest
On Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:58p.m., officers from the Central Precinct were driving through the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest Hoyt Street when they noticed a subject in the area known to them to have a warrant. Officers stopped their patrol car and got out to contact the suspect. The suspect immediately used pepper spray on the officers and lunged at them with a knife before running off.
Additional officers arrived in the area to assist. Officers attempted to use a Taser on the suspect, which was unsuccessful. Officers also attempted to use less lethal munitions, which were also unsuccessful. The suspect ran to the front of a restaurant near Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest Irving Street where officers were able to contain him.
A shelter in place was issued for surrounding businesses and residents. Additionally, streets have been closed off in the area. Officers have been evacuating businesses and escorting people away from the location. Officers trained in enhanced crisis intervention are on scene and attempting to work with the suspect, who is still armed.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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