Male Domestic Violence Suspect Shot by Police Following Incident With Woman

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

GoLocalPDX News Team

A male domestic violence suspect was shot by police officers after an incident between a man and a woman took place in the 18700 block of SE Grant. St. early Tuesday morning. The male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Incident

At 3:05 a.m. multiple witnesses called 911 to report an active, physical assault involving a man and woman. The first calls originated near the 800 block of SE 190th Ave, with reports that a woman was screaming for help and being forced into a vehicle against her will.

Minutes later, additional witnesses reported seeing the woman screaming and "banging" from inside the car in the 18900 block of SE Grant St., a cul-de-sac approximately 14 blocks south of the original calls.

Two officers located the couple and confronted the 22 year old suspect. The man was in the roadway when he was shot.

The roadway surrounding the incident is expected to be closed until later this afternoon.

No officers were injured and the current condition of the female victim is not known. No names are being released at this time.

The investigation is being led by detectives from the Multnomah County's Major Crimes Team with the assistance of Portland Police.

The detectives are hoping to talk with anyone who has information about this shooting and can be reached by calling the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719.

No further information is available at this time.