2 Portland police officers shot, injured in NE Portland; search mounted for shooter
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Key Points:
- Two Portland police officers were shot and injured near Lloyd Center in Northeast Portland and are currently in stable condition at a hospital.
- The shooting occurred after officers responded to a report of a person making threats with a knife and were fired upon shortly after making contact with the suspect.
- Approximately 90 police units, including the Special Emergency Reaction Team, conducted a large-scale search in the area, which was cordoned off and residents were advised to stay indoors.
- Police have not released a description of the suspect or details about the officers involved, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Police Chief Bob Day expressed support for the injured officers and urged anyone with information or video related to the incident to contact authorities.
