Radio traffic, court docs detail harrowing moments when gunman boarded TriMet bus after firing shots
A man reportedly fired shots and then hijacked a TriMet bus on Wednesday, later barricading himself inside the bus alone, leading to a 3-hour standoff with police.
Man in custody after firing shots, barricading self inside TriMet bus in Old Town, police say
A man who fired shots in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood spurred a police standoff Wednesday afternoon after he commandeered a TriMet bus and refused to leave it, officials say. Officers tossed a flashbang and a smoke bomb into the bus and breached it about 3:45 p.
Man arrested after barricading himself in TriMet bus after firing shots, police say
The Portland Police Bureau said officers are on the scene negotiating with a suspect after he allegedly fired shots and then boarded a TriMet bus downtown.
Suspect arrested after standoff on TriMet bus near Downtown Portland
Police have arrested a man who hijacked a TriMet bus and holed up inside, leading to an hours-long standoff near Downtown Portland.
Man barricading himself in TriMet bus leads to standoff with Portland police
Portland police took a man into custody on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly barricaded himself inside a TriMet bus. Read online:
Armed Suspect Arrested After Hostage Situation on TriMet Bus in Downtown Portland
A suspect in Portland was arrested after firing shots, hijacking a TriMet bus with hostages, and engaging in a standoff with police. The suspect now faces multiple charges.
Portland bus driver who de-escalated hijacking recounts harrowing 12 minutes
After nearly a decade behind the wheel, TriMet bus driver Mike Perrault thought he’d seen it all as the depths of addiction ...
The Portland Mercury11h
Good Morning, News: Story of a Portland Bus Hero, City Narrowly Avoids Worker Strike, and Potomac River Plane Crash Victims Identified
If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution ...
TriMet releases list of proposed Frequent Express bus line stations along 82nd Avenue
TriMet unveiled its proposed list of stations for new rapid express bus service. The agency wants to public to weigh in.
KBND13h
Bus Hijacking Suspect Charged
The man who's charged with using a gun to takeover a TriMet bus in Portland on Wednesday is charged with kidnapping, robbery and felon in possession of a firearm. 44-year-old ...
The Portland Mercury1d
Good Morning, News: A Portland Police Apology, TriMet Bus Hijacked, and Passenger Jet's Fatal Collision with Helicopter
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...
TriMet to offer free bus, MAX rides in celebration of Rosa Parks Day
TriMet will once again waive bus and MAX train fares for an entire day next week in honor of celebrated civil rights leader ...
Rescue Volunteer Discusses Mt. Hood Hiker Death
The body of a man who went missing while hiking on Mt. Hood has been recovered, according to the Hood River County Sheriff’s ...