Portland police chase suspects firing gun out of truck | Surveillance video.
Surveillance video from Portland police’s airplane from February 13, 2024 shows them tracking a truck driving in the Rocky Butte area, shooting near homes. Two men were arrested.
Portland Police Bureau Press Release
Police airplane video captured two men firing shots on Rocky Butte, and outstanding teamwork by responding officers to stop and arrest them after the driver tried to elude.
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:08p.m., East Precinct, K9, Air Support Unit (ASU), Traffic Division, and Focused Intervention Team (FIT) officers responded to a report of shots fired on Rocky Butte. ASU was on scene first and could see someone firing shots out of the passenger side of a pickup truck on Northeast Rocky Butte Road. As the pickup’s driver proceeded down Northeast Rocky Butte Road ASU’s Tactical Flight Officer witnessed additional shots being fired out of both sides of the truck. Some shots were being fired at or near homes.
Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver eluded in highly dangerous manner, driving at high speed, swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic, and running traffic control devices. Officers were attempting to implement intervention techniques, and an officer successfully deployed spike strips to deflate the left rear tire (photo). The driver continued driving on a flat tire until the driver lost control and spun out at Northeast 81st Avenue and Northeast Fremont Street.
Video of this incident is available here: https://youtu.be/8mqihCk-BBU
Arinoldo B. Cruz-Garcia, 23, of Gresham, Oregon was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on charges of Discharge Firearm in the City (City Code), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Attempt to Elude Police by Vehicle, Attempt to Elude Police on Foot, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (alcohol).
Ahanu M. Johnson, 21, of Fairview, Oregon, was booked into MCDC on charges of Discharge Firearm in the City (City Code), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public, Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
Two guns were seized as evidence (photos). There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.
There may be additional charges, as officers continue investigating this incident, including looking for bullet strikes on people’s property. If anyone has information about this case, or finds gunfire damage from this incident, please e-mail [email protected] attn: FIT and reference case number 24-36450.
Photo descriptions:
1-Silver 4-door crew cap Toyota Tacoma pickup with flat right rear tire
2-black semiautomatic pistol in the center console of the pickup. Bottle of alcoholic beverage seen in the footwell
3-Black semiauto pistol in the footwell of the pickup, surrounded by crumpled paper, drink container, and other various items.
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