Portland Courthouse Attack: Man Shot by Officer

Portland, OR – Jett Avery Thomas, 31, is in custody and facing up to 20 years in federal prison after a brazen attack on a security officer at the Pioneer Federal Courthouse Monday morning. Thomas allegedly hurled an object at the building before charging the entrance, forcing his way past security and initiating a physical assault.

According to court documents, the officer attempted to secure the courthouse doors as Thomas advanced, but the suspect overpowered him, gaining entry and immediately attacking. The struggle quickly escalated, with Thomas reportedly placing the officer in a chokehold and repeatedly striking him with a hard object. Faced with imminent danger, the officer discharged his firearm twice, hitting Thomas in the torso.

Both Thomas and the officer sustained injuries in the violent confrontation. The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released. Thomas underwent surgery at another local facility to address his gunshot wounds. His condition is currently unknown. The feds are remaining tight-lipped about the specifics of the object Thomas initially threw at the courthouse, citing the ongoing investigation.

The incident is being spearheaded by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service, with support from the Federal Protective Service and Portland Police Bureau. Investigators are combing through evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the attack. While details remain scarce, sources suggest Thomas may have been experiencing a mental health crisis, but that hasn’t been officially confirmed.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott M. Kerin is prosecuting the case. Thomas is currently presumed innocent until proven guilty, but the evidence suggests a clear and deliberate assault on a federal officer. The courthouse was briefly locked down following the shooting, causing delays in court proceedings. Federal prosecutors are expected to formally present charges at Thomas’s first court appearance, the date of which has not yet been announced.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story. This incident is the latest in a string of attacks targeting federal buildings in the Pacific Northwest, raising concerns about security protocols and the potential for escalating violence. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges could be filed as new information surfaces. We’ll be here to report the unvarnished truth, as always.