Portland, OR — Police are currently responding to reports of a shooting at Portland International Airport (PDX) on Saturday afternoon. Details are still emerging, but authorities have confirmed that they were called to the scene shortly after receiving emergency calls about an active shooter in the terminal.
Eyewitnesses report hearing gunfire near the baggage claim area around 2:30 PM. Travelers and airport staff were seen evacuating the area, while others sought shelter in secure locations within the airport. Law enforcement agencies, including the Portland Police Bureau and airport security teams, have secured the perimeter and are actively investigating the situation.
As a precaution, the airport has temporarily suspended all incoming and outgoing flights. Passengers are being advised to check with their airlines for updates and to avoid the airport until further notice. Local transit services to PDX have also been affected, with buses and trains rerouted away from the terminal.
Emergency medical teams are on-site, though it is currently unclear how many people have been injured or if there are any fatalities. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of everyone at the airport,” said a spokesperson for the Portland Police Bureau during a brief press conference. “We are working closely with airport authorities to address the situation as quickly as possible.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have also been notified and are assisting with the response.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. Travelers and residents are urged to stay tuned to local news outlets for updates and to avoid the area until law enforcement gives the all-clear.
