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@HillsboroPolice
September 14th, 2019
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN HILLSBORO
Hillsboro, OR - At 8:29 p.m. Hillsboro Police Department Officers went to the Extended Stay America at 10665 Northeast Eider Court to investigate suspicious circumstances. At 9:12 p.m. an officer fired their weapon upon encountering subjects related to the investigation inside of a room at the Hotel.
One subject related to the investigation was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. No officers were injured.
There is no current threat to public safety or road closures. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information will be released at this time.
A media staging area has been established at 18643 Northeast Eider Court, the Discount Tire Parking Lot.
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