UPDATE #3: Suspect In Cully Neighborhood Shots Incident Booked into Jail (Photo)

July 19, 2024 18:01

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The suspect who fired shots in the Cully Neighborhood is identified as David B. Peer III, 29, of Portland. He was interviewed by a Detective with the Portland Fire Investigations Unit before being booked into jail. He was entered into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Arson in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Discharging a Firearm in the City (city code), and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

Officers seized two rifles, three handguns, and one airsoft rifle. The guns are shown in the attached photo. The black rifle at the top is the airsoft gun.

The Portland Fire Investigations Unit comprises fire investigators with Portland Fire & Rescue, who are sworn law enforcement officers, and a detective with the Portland Police Bureau. The collaboration leverages the specialized training and skills needed to investigate fires, including analysis equipment and accelerant detecting dogs.

Photo description:
Three rifles, three handguns, and a machete are displayed on a table

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***Original Messages Below***

On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:36 a.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of shots fired inside an apartment in the 4200 block of Northeast Cully Boulevard. When the arrived they learned that an adult male was alone in the apartment, had fired shots, and had access to multiple guns. Officers surrounded the apartment and began a dialogue with the man. He refused to come out of the apartment and began throwing objects out of windows, including household items and small furniture.

Officers also learned that the next door neighbor was nearly struck by a bullet that pierced the wall from the suspect unit. He was uninjured.

Officers began evacuating units immediately surrounding the location, and sent an alert to the larger neighborhood using the Public Alerts system advising them of the police activity and requesting people stay inside for their safety.

The Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) responded to the scene. As they were getting set up around the apartment, about 11:00 a.m., they reported hearing additional shots fired, saw the suspect through the window with guns in his hand, and saw what appeared to be multiple firearms being thrown out the window. In an ongoing effort to deescalate the situation, officers continued to use time as a tactic to lower the intensity of the situation, and engage in dialogue. The subject refused to come out, and was seen pointing the gun out the window.

At about 12:23 p.m., officers reported seeing fire from inside the unit. That increased the level of concern for safety of the subject involved, police officers, and the neighboring units (not all of which had been confirmed clear). The Critical Incident Commander ordered officers to deploy irritant gas and breach the apartment. The gas was effective and the subject came out and was quickly taken into custody. Portland Fire & Rescue responded to put out the fire.

The subject was transported to the hospital by ambulance for an evaluation. He is currently in police custody pending a criminal investigation. His identity will be released if he is charged with a crime.

The Portland Police Bureau is grateful for the assistance of Portland Fire & Rescue and members of the East County SWAT, who responded to help PPB.

Portland's community notification system is called PublicAlerts. Visit https://www.publicalerts.org to sign up. PublicAlerts sends information by text, email, and voice message about how to stay safe during an emergency.

Photo descriptions:
Front view of apartment with significant fire damage visible above the upper level windows, debris on the ground
Rifle on the ground surrounded by debris
Officers and Firefighters working in front of an apartment with broken windows and blackened sections from the fire
Pistols in a plastic bin inside police evidence bags

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***Original Messages Below***

PPB's tactical teams are clearing the scene of a shots fired call in the Cully Neighborhood. The individual who fired shots is now in custody. More information will be released when appropriate.

###PPB###

***Original Message Below***

The Portland Police Bureau’s Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to reports of shots fired in the Cully Neighborhood.

On Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m., PPB officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 4200 block of Northeast Cully Boulevard. When officers arrived, they determined an individual fired shots inside a residence. There are no reported injuries, but the person who fired the shots is refusing to come out of the residence and continues to fire shots. SERT and CNT are responding to the scene.

Several residences in the area have been evacuated as a precaution. Others nearby are being asked to remain indoors during this incident. Northeast Cully Boulevard is currently closed between Northeast Mason Street and Northeast Prescott Street.

A PIO is responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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