‘I feel like a prisoner in my home’: Old Town homeless camp threatens neighbors

People who live near a large Old Town homeless encampment describe being beaten up and threatened with hunting knives while walking to the MAX station.

PORTLAND, Oregon — Just north of the Steele Bridge, Aaliyah Mays lives in a condo she hoped would bring her peace. What she didn’t know was the homeless camp across the street under the bridge would come with it. She’s been threatened by those living at the camp, causing her to fear leaving her house alone. 

“I feel like a prisoner. I feel like a prisoner in my home,” Mays said.

She’s referring to the large, long-time homeless camp off

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