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Oregon hospital on lockdown after shooting reported, suspect flees scene

Oregon police are searching for a suspect after reports of a shooting at a Portland hospital early Saturday morning, Fox News Digital has learned.

Portland Fire and Rescue tweeted that officers were responding to “gunfire” at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital around 11:20 PDT Saturday.

Police are actively searching for the suspect who they believe left the hospital. (KPTV)

Police confirmed in a press release that the suspect fled the scene and that the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) were responding to the incident in the surrounding area.

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The hospital remains on lockdown as police search for the suspect.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler shared in a Twitter post. People in the area are urged to “stay alert until further notice”.

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At 12:15 PDT, Portland Fire and Rescue said it was no longer involved in the incident.

Source by [Fox News]

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