A person suspected of driving recklessly was hospitalized early Sunday after a five-hour episode throughout which he fled police in Northeast Portland, then allegedly threatened to shoot at them and kill himself.

Police requested residents close to Northeast Glisan Avenue and one hundred and sixty fifth Avenue to remain indoors for a number of hours, till officers took the suspect into custody round 5:30 a.m.

The incident started shortly after midnight, based on Portland police, who mentioned an officer noticed a automobile driving recklessly. The automobile eluded the officer, who didn’t pursue, so a Portland Police Bureau plane tracked the car from above.

Police mentioned the automobile continued to drive recklessly by means of east Portland, persevering with into Gresham and driving throughout the town earlier than turning again towards Portland. An officer deployed strike strips to burst the automobile’s tires, but it surely continued driving till police ultimately boxed it in.

Police mentioned the suspect was barricaded, however they didn’t say if he was nonetheless inside his automobile or had fled to a different car or construction. Police mentioned the suspect put a gun to his head, made suicidal statements and threatened to shoot police.

Officers then summoned a tactical squad round 2:30 a.m. to help. They closed off Northeast Glisan Avenue to visitors between Northeast 162nd Avenue and 172nd Avenue.

As soon as in custody, the suspect was taken to an unspecified hospital for analysis, police mentioned. They mentioned they may report his id and any costs he faces in the event that they take him to jail.

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— Mike Rogoway | mrogoway@oregonian.com |

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