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Family of man shot, killed by police in downtown Portland says he struggled with mental health
KPTV • • nation
Key Points:
- The suspect shot and killed by Portland police on October 15 was identified as 36-year-old Eric Hurtado, who had struggled with mental health issues for a decade.
- Hurtado allegedly used a box cutter to seriously injure two people along Southwest Broadway Avenue before police intervened; both victims were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Hurtado’s family has called for transparency regarding the police use of force and hopes the public sees Eric as more than just a suspect, emphasizing his struggles and their shock over the violent incident.
- Eric’s mother revealed plans to bring him to California for mental health treatment shortly before the incident, and his family described him as funny and artistic, urging others with mental health challenges to seek support.
- The Portland Police Bureau has not yet provided additional information as the investigation continues, while a memorial for Hurtado has been set up by his family outside the Hotel Vintage.
