Beaverton Police Arrest Suspect Following Overnight Shooting Investigation (Photo)
- 05/28/26
Beaverton, OR — On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:18 a.m., officers with the Beaverton Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the Monte Vista Apartments located at 14848 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, Oregon.
Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots in rapid succession outside one of the apartment buildings. Additional callers advised a gray sedan was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting.
Responding officers located shell casings in the parking lot and discovered a nearby vehicle had been struck by gunfire. At the time of the shooting two adult males were seated in the targeted vehicle. Neither of the men were hit by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.
During the investigation, officers identified the suspect as Karl Armstrong Jr., 51, of Beaverton. Officers located Armstrong a short distance from the scene and took him into custody without incident. Investigators later recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving individuals connected to the apartment complex.
Armstrong was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault 1, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-526-2280 and reference case number 26-1480086.
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Beaverton Police Arrest Suspect Following Overnight Shooting Investigation (Photo)
- 05/28/26
Beaverton, OR — On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:18 a.m., officers with the Beaverton Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the Monte Vista Apartments located at 14848 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, Oregon.
Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots in rapid succession outside one of the apartment buildings. Additional callers advised a gray sedan was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting.
Responding officers located shell casings in the parking lot and discovered a nearby vehicle had been struck by gunfire. At the time of the shooting two adult males were seated in the targeted vehicle. Neither of the men were hit by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.
During the investigation, officers identified the suspect as Karl Armstrong Jr., 51, of Beaverton. Officers located Armstrong a short distance from the scene and took him into custody without incident. Investigators later recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving individuals connected to the apartment complex.
Armstrong was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault 1, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-526-2280 and reference case number 26-1480086.
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