Police fatally shot a man who threatened them with a weapon early Friday in Gresham, authorities say.

Gresham police said two officers fired at the unidentified man, who died at the scene. The agency didn't specify the kind of weapon he allegedly used to threaten officers.

The police shooting -- which is the second in the Portland area this week -- happened after officers responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle in southwest Gresham, police said in a news release. Officers found the vehicle, police said, but its driver fled.

Police didn't give chase, but they found the vehicle moments later. It was crashed on Southwest Pleasant View Drive north of Highland Drive.

Officers contacted the driver, according to police, and he threatened them with a weapon. Two officers shot at him, police said, and he died at the scene.

The case is under investigation.

Police didn't release any additional information. They ask anyone who has information to call 503-618-2707.

-- Jim Ryan