Officers Involved in Exchange of Gunfire Identified – City of Portland, Oregon

May 07, 2022 21:09  Follow @PortlandPolice Four officers were involved. They are: -Officer Adi Ramic, a 12-year veteran of PPB -Officer Michelle Petty, a 5-year veteran -Officer Whitney Anderson, a 3-year veteran -Officer John Bartlett, a 5-year veteran ###PPB### ###ORIGINAL MESSAGES BELOW### Detectives have confirmed that there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and four Portland Police Officers. During the incident it was initially believed that an officer was struck by gunfire. Officers assessed him and it was determined he was not. A semiautomatic handgun was seized as evidence. The officers, all of whom are assigned to the Focused Intervention Team, are on paid administrative leave during the investigation, which is standard protocol. They will be identified later today. The suspect remains in the hospital with critical injuries. He is an adult male. He will be identified only after he is charged with a crime. “This was an incredibly dangerous situation in a residential neighborhood where families live,” said Acting Chief Mike Frome. “I’m so grateful that the officers and community members are okay. It highlights not only the danger officers face each day as they work to keep the community safe, but underscores the importance of addressing our…
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