Police close Northeast Holladay Street near Lloyd Center during late-night investigation; officials report no public danger
Street closures and transit expectations
A late-night police investigation prompted a large law-enforcement presence in Northeast Portland’s Lloyd District, near the Lloyd Center, leading to temporary street closures on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Authorities closed Northeast Holladay Street between Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast Grand Avenue. Northeast Grand Avenue was also shut down near Northeast Holladay Street during the response. Police said they did not expect MAX light-rail service to be affected.
What police have confirmed about the incident
Police said officers were dispatched at 9:42 p.m. to the 400 block of Northeast Hassalo Street after multiple reports of a man running in the area while holding a handgun. Officers later located the man near Northeast Grand Avenue and Northeast Multnomah Street.
During the search, officers reported hearing a gunshot and saw the man running south on Northeast Grand Avenue with a firearm. An officer used a police vehicle to strike the man, and police said the impact caused the firearm to be dropped. The man continued running and was confronted on Northeast Holladay Street east of Northeast Grand Avenue, where officers used a Taser to take him into custody.
Police said there was no danger to the community during the closure.
Medical response and investigation status
Police said the man was transported by ambulance to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. No other injuries were reported. A handgun was seized as evidence.
Because of the reported level of force used by an officer, an internal deadly-force review process was initiated consistent with bureau policy, with a homicide-detail investigation supported by a regional major-crimes team. Police indicated additional details would be released as the investigation progresses.
What residents should know
Drivers and pedestrians in the Lloyd District should expect short-notice closures during major investigations and use alternative routes when streets are blocked.
Police activity in the area may be accompanied by visible perimeters and evidence collection, particularly near major intersections such as Northeast Grand Avenue and Northeast Holladay Street.
Authorities can limit public details early in an investigation, especially when an officer’s use of force is under review.
The incident occurred in a dense, high-traffic part of Northeast Portland that includes housing, retail, and transit infrastructure, making rapid street management a key part of the response while investigators work to establish a full timeline.