Man Breaks Into Portland Home and Attacks Responding Officer With Rock, Police Say

PORTLAND, OR — A local family experienced a terrifying ordeal early Sunday morning when an intruder broke into their home, leading to a violent confrontation with responding Portland Police Bureau officers.

According to authorities, the incident began when the suspect forced entry into a residential home occupied by a family. Fearing for their safety, the residents immediately contacted emergency services. Officers arrived quickly at the scene and located the suspect inside the residence.

As officers attempted to make contact and detain the individual, the situation rapidly escalated. The suspect allegedly became combative, picking up a rock and striking one of the responding officers. Despite the assault, officers were able to successfully subdue the suspect and place him under arrest without further injury to the family or the police force.

The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Portland Police Bureau officials highlighted the bravery of the family and the swift actions of the officers involved in resolving a highly volatile situation. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish the full sequence of events leading up to the break-in.