Suspect In Custody After Standoff In Hood River

UPDATE:

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — Late Thursday evening, police announced a suspect had been taken into custody.

Gunshots broke out as police in Hood River, Oregon, responded to a call at a home in the scenic vacation town, prompting an hourslong lockdown of schools and businesses Thursday.

The suspect was in a house surrounded by law enforcement as of 2:30 p.m., the Hood River Police Department said, adding that only nearby residents needed to remain indoors.

Officers had responded around 12:40 p.m. to a call about a “dangerous situation” in a residence, the department said. When police tried to make contact, a person in the house fired multiple gunshots. It wasn’t immediately clear if he was shooting at the officers.

Police haven’t said if anyone was injured. Multiple agencies were at the home assisting police.

Hood River is a city of about 8,000 on a bluff over the Columbia River, about an hour east of Portland, Oregon. It’s known as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, wineries, as well as fruit orchards and beautiful scenery in the Columbia River Gorge. It’s also near Mount Hood, and many visit the area for winter sports.

The initial law enforcement bulletin about an “active shooter” in the quaint town instead appeared to be a standoff between one person and police. Residents soon returned to normal activities after several hours of a lockdown that sowed fear and confusion in the community.

Staff at the Lone Pine Motel near the suspect’s home told KGW-TV that police said they were working to locate a shooter.

Nearby Dairy Queen employees said the restaurant was shut down, and the area was being evacuated.

The Hood River School District said at about 2 p.m. that lockdowns at nearby schools were lifted because “law enforcement agencies located and surrounded the suspect.”

 

NEW INFORMATION:

On Thursday, February 2 at approximately 12 PM, Hood River Police responded to a call about a dangerous situation in a private residence near Viento Lane and Clearwater Lane. When officers tried to make contact, an individual in the house fired multiple shots.
The individual is contained in the house. Surrounding businesses have been evacuated or are sheltering in place. Cascade Ave from Rand to 20th is currently closed. Multiple agencies are on-scene and assisting.
The public is asked to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.

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Hood River, Ore. — Hood River Police are reporting an “active shooter situation” happening near several schools.

The Hood River County School District said that they placed local schools in “secure status” while law enforcement handles the situation. Secure status means students and staff are safe inside the buildings, but no one may enter or exit the schools.

An employee at the Dairy Queen spoke to our news partner KGW by phone and said the restaurant was shut down and the area was being evacuated. Staff at the nearby Hair & Nail Studio said police told them to lock their doors and stay inside. Staff at the nearby Lone Pine Motel said police told them they were searching for a shooter.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.