Special Victims Unit Seizes Gun from Domestic Violence Abuser (Photo)

November 30, 2023 11:08

On November 25, 2023, just after 1:00 a.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a domestic violence disturbance in the 200 Block of Northwest Couch Street. Officers were told by a family member of a woman that her male partner had two guns and was refusing to let her leave. The victim was eventually able to make her way out of the residence; however, the suspect followed her and told her several times he was going to kill her.

Officers contacted the victim and learned that in addition to threatening the victim with a gun, the suspect strangled her while preventing her from leaving. Shortly after the interview, officers located the suspect and took him into custody.

Investigators with Portland’s Special Victims Unit were made aware of this case. They applied for and were granted a warrant to search the suspect’s apartment and seize the firearm used to threaten and intimidate the victim. On November 30, 2023, investigators executed the search warrant and located a black revolver and several boxes of ammunition. The suspect is a convicted felon, so additional gun charges are expected in addition to the already charged domestic violence crimes.

This investigation is ongoing. The name of the suspect is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

Everyone deserves a life free of domestic and sexual violence. Call to Safety (CTS) provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources. Formerly the Portland Women's Crisis Line, CTS' 24-hour crisis line can be reached at 503-235-5333, 1-888-235-5333, or https://calltosafety.org/

Additional, web-based resources are available from Multnomah County's Domestic Violence Coordinator's office: http://web.multco.us/dv

The Portland Police Bureau's Special Victim's Unit (SVU) provides officers and detectives with specialized training in the dynamics of domestic violence. This unit also operates jointly with Multnomah County's Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT) on "high-lethality" cases of domestic violence (those cases with warning signs associated with the most severe and life-threatening cases of domestic violence).

Information on SVU is available at: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/35679

Photo 1: Black Revolver in Holster
Photo 2: Two Boxes of Ammunition

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