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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody after officials said he fired a gun into a home, then attempted to break in through a neighbor’s window, leading to a police pursuit in North Portland late Saturday night.
Around 11:30 p.m., there were reports of a man firing gunshots inside a home near 6100 North Moore Street. When police arrived at the scene, they requested backup from a drone pilot and a K9.
As officers were gathering information and establishing a perimeter, a family member alerted them, saying the man – identified as 40-year-old Ryan Latin – had walked out of the house with the gun in hand.
“He was screaming, breaking glass, and banging on things with a shovel or another object,” police said.
Multiple neighbors then called 911 to share where Latin went and what he was doing.
The drone pilot was able to get a view from above and police said they found Latin had climbed a neighbor’s roof and tried to break in through a window.
Officers evacuated the homeowner and others in the area were notified by mobile alert to shelter in place.
Police said Latin then climbed and hid under some trash cans, while PPB tactical teams were called in to assist.
An officer with the Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team (ECIT) attempted to persuade Latin to surrender. After “extensive efforts,” he came out unarmed with his hands up and was taken into custody.
No injuries were reported. However, police said they found evidence of gunfire inside the home, and the handgun with live ammunition was found in a neighbor’s yard.
After being taken to a hospital by ambulance on a mental health-related police hold, Latin was criminally cited for unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree attempted burglary, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief.
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Jenna Deml
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