Hillsboro police shoot person in hotel room

Published 12:00 am Sunday, September 15, 2019

A Hillsboro police officer shot a person inside of a hotel room during a Saturday night investigation.

The name of the person who was taken to a hospital with minor injuries was not immediately released.

No officers were injured.

According to Hillsboro police, officers were called to the Extended Stay America on Northeast Eider Court at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 to look into suspicious activity.

The shooting happened at 9:12 p.m. when the officers entered the room and came across the people they were sent to investigate.

Authorities told KOIN 6 News at least four rooms were impacted and some guests were evacuated during the altercation.

Police said there is no threat to the public and the investigation is ongoing.

KOIN News 6 is a news partner of the Portland Tribune. You can find their story