Teens in custody after fight breaks out on MAX train

Summary

Witnesses told police the fight started late Wednesday afternoon when passengers resisted demands for money and other items.  At least one passenger sustained a non life-threatening injury.  Four teens were taken into custody.

Story Published: Jun 4, 2008 at 8:18 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 8:10 PM PST

Teens in custody after fight breaks out on MAX train

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Four teens are in custody following an altercation on a light-rail train in north Portland.

The Portland Police Bureau says detectives are still sorting out the details, but witnesses told them the fight started late Wednesday afternoon when passengers resisted demands for money and other items.

A fight between some passengers and the suspects ensued.

At least one passenger sustained a non-life-threatening injury.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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