Active shooter event prompts lockdown at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical⁢ Center‌ on Lockdown Due to Active Shooter Event

The Portland⁢ Police Bureau has confirmed that the Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center ​is currently on lockdown following‌ an active ⁤shooter event on Saturday afternoon. According‍ to initial‍ reports, the shooting suspect has already left the⁢ hospital, and⁤ law enforcement ⁣officers are ⁤currently conducting⁢ a search‌ to apprehend​ the suspect.

Special Emergency Reaction ‌Team and Crisis Negotiation Team Respond

In response to the⁢ incident at the hospital, the⁤ Special Emergency Reaction Team and Crisis Negotiation‌ Team swiftly arrived at the scene. ‍The‍ hospital, located in northwest⁤ Portland, Oregon, has‍ been the focus⁢ of this alarming event.

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Legacy Health has confirmed the ⁤occurrence of the shooter event, echoing the ⁢information provided by the police. They have also urged individuals to avoid the area,⁢ as safety remains a top priority.

The Portland Fire Bureau has tweeted that ​fire crews are currently on site, providing assistance in the emergency room.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has assured the public that he is ⁣in constant‍ communication⁤ with the authorities, and ‍he will continue to⁣ provide updates regarding the ongoing investigation.

Click here to read⁣ more from The‌ Washington Examiner.

Due to the police activity, bus services ‍have ​been ⁣disrupted in the affected‌ area. TriMet has issued an alert, clarifying that there will ‍be no⁣ bus service​ from Northwest 23rd Avenue ⁤and⁤ Raleigh and Thurman streets to West Burnside Street and Southwest 19th‌ and 20th avenues.

Initially, Line No. 77 was paused, ⁣but it ‍resumed operation by 1:30 p.m. PDT.

This is a breaking news story, and ‍we will continue to update it as ‌new information becomes available.