May 02, 2020 16:32
During the evening of May 1, 2020, Portland Police Bureau Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) officers were conducting focused patrol in an area of East Precinct where recent gun violence incidents have taken place.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near Southeast 127 Avenue and Southeast Stark Street at 7:40 p.m. The vehicle eluded police, but was soon located in a business parking lot a short distance away. Officers coordinated a search with the assistance of patrol officers and a canine unit, and were able to locate and arrest the driver. Officers located a .9mm Ruger EC9s handgun discarded on the search path (photo) and also learned the vehicle had struck another car prior to parking in this location.
19-year-old Faisal Osman (photo) was charged with Reckless Driving, Fail to Perform Duty of a Driver, and Attempting to Elude Police. Osman was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The Gun Violence Reduction Team continues to interdict gun violence citywide.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to GVRT@portlandoregon.gov
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GVRT@portlandoregon.gov
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
Online at
https://www.p3tips.com/823 Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
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