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Wanted suspect, police K-9 dead following SE Portland shooting
Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • • nation
Key Points:
- A wanted suspect and a Portland Police Bureau K-9 named Kylo were killed in a shooting near the Chestnut Tree Inn in Southeast Portland on Thursday afternoon.
- The shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. after a Violent Offenders Task Force located the suspect, prompting a large emergency response and police cordoning off several blocks.
- Kylo was transported to multiple veterinary clinics for emergency care but ultimately did not survive, marking a significant loss for the police force alongside the death of the suspect.
- Police have not released details about the suspect’s identity, reasons for being wanted, or the circumstances leading to the shooting due to an ongoing investigation.
- Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing multiple police cruisers arrive at the scene, with local residents expressing shock over the daytime incident.
