Shots-fired report near NE Bend intersection brings police; no injuries, gun found, person of interest detained

(Update: Video of live report; handgun visible on street)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Numerous police officers converged on an area near a northeast Bend intersection Wednesday afternoon on a report of shots being fired. Officers said no one was injured and a person of interest was detained, but asked people to avoid the area.

The report of shots fired was received shortly after 3:30 p.m. on NE Second Street near Franklin Avenue, Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila Miller said, resulting in a “large police presence in the area."

Miller said there was no danger to the community, and no word on any damage at this time.

Second Street was closed between DeKalb and Franklin avenues, as was Emerson Avenue between Third and First streets for the investigation.

“Bend Police ask the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues,” Miller said, adding that “more information will be released when available.”

NewsChannel 21's Isabella Warren is live at the spot where crime scene tape has closed off a street and a handgun is visible on the ground. We'll have updates in upcoming shows and as police release more info.