MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Detective Unit is investigating an early morning explosion in the rural community of Pleasant Home.
At about 3:40 a.m., MCSO sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an explosion in the 7000 block of SE Pleasant Home Road. Deputies determined that a homemade explosive device detonated in or on a trash can near the road and shrapnel struck a nearby home, causing minor damage. At the time of the explosion, the home was occupied. No injuries were reported. Based on the location of the trash can and home, it is believed the shrapnel traveled a few hundred feet.
A detective responded to the location and a criminal investigation has been opened. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in the investigation.
In the initial call, it was reported that the explosion caused a fire. The explosion did not result in a fire. It was also reported that there may have been a second explosion. Witness statements indicate a second explosion was heard, but investigators were unable to locate any physical evidence of it.
MCSO does not believe there is any further danger to the public at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
