On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 4:55 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the 1400 block of Northeast 82nd Avenue to contact a person reporting a disturbance involving gunfire.
During the investigation, officers learned the disturbance occurred moments earlier in the 8200 block of Northeast Alberta Street. Officers responded to the location where the disturbance reportedly occurred and contacted the person who reportedly discharged a firearm. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and a firearm was located and seized inside the suspect's residence. (A photograph of the firearm is provided with this release.)
Based on information learned during the investigation, officers believe an argument occurred between the resident of a home in the 8200 block of Northeast Alberta Street and the man who contacted police. Preliminary information suggests the homeowner confronted the victim regarding where he had parked his vehicle and also alleged the victim was trespassing. During the argument the homeowner reportedly discharged a firearm. After the suspect discharged the handgun, the victim drove from the scene and contacted police.
The suspect has been identified as 71-year-old Susan A. Dowiasz. Dowiasz was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangering (four counts), Discharge Firearm in the City, and Menacing.
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