Police respond to incident during traffic stop near Safeway in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Bend Police were called to assist the Oregon State Police on Saturday evening following what began as a routine traffic stop near the Safeway parking lot on Northeast 3rd Street.

According to initial reports, once the vehicle—a van—was stopped, something significant occurred inside that prompted state troopers to request immediate backup from Bend Police. Details about what led to the escalation have not yet been released.

Officers from both agencies responded quickly to the scene. At this time, authorities have not confirmed whether anyone was injured or taken into custody.

This is a developing story. We’ll continue to update this article as more information becomes available from law enforcement.