PORTLAND, Ore. – The events of July 22 at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland unfolded in an unexpected and chilling manner, leading to the tragic death of security guard Bobby Paul Smallwood. The day started with PoniaX Kane Calles, a new father, reciting from the Bible outside the maternity unit, but it ended in a citywide search for Calles after he fatally shot Smallwood near the maternity ward.
The hospital staff, faced with escalating fear and difficulty communicating the danger, found themselves in a situation that escalated into shocking violence. The staff grappled with the challenge of keeping an eye on Calles, suspecting he might be armed, but were uncertain how to approach the situation without causing alarm.
Despite their efforts to conceal the situation from Calles, his erratic behavior eventually culminated in a violent outburst. Moments later, Calles fled the hospital, leaving the staff and authorities to deal with the aftermath.
In the wake of the shooting, it was discovered that Calles had exhibited concerning and unpredictable behavior leading up to the incident. He had made threats against hospital staff and exhibited a general distrust of the medical personnel. Furthermore, it was revealed that his increasingly erratic conduct had caused alarm among staff members in the days leading up to the tragic events of July 22.
The tragic turn of events led to a city-wide search for Calles, who was eventually confronted by police and fatally shot during an encounter in Gresham, Oregon. The incident left hospital staff, police, and the community in shock and dismay over the loss of life and the series of events that led up to the fatal shooting.
The tragic outcome of the day, filled with confusion, panic, and ultimately loss, leaves those involved grappling with the aftermath and questioning how such a situation could have escalated to such a devastating and deadly conclusion. As the community mourns the loss of Smallwood and reflects on the events of that fateful day, it remains a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of such incidents and the impact they have on all those involved.