"Bystander's Account: PDX Shooting Suspect Claims Accidental Discharge"

A woman fired a gun inside Portland International Airport, claiming it went off accidentally when she dropped it, according to a bystander. The incident occurred near a security checkpoint, causing panic among passengers and employees. No one was injured. The bystander, Patrick Leonard, spoke to the woman who confirmed that the gun fell out of her bag and discharged into the ceiling. Leonard attempted to get help from airport staff before a construction crew intervened. The suspect, Laura Patterson, has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder.