Police report 7 shootings in 15 hours across Portland on Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. – Officers say they were called to seven different shootings across Portland in roughly 15 hours on Tuesday, police said.
Portland Police’s Enhanced Community Safety Team was called out to the first shooting scene shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, and followed up on six other reports of gunfire before 7 p.m.
The shootings reflect a year already marked by gun violence in the city, and come just days after Mayor Ted Wheeler said he’s working on a new plan to address the surge in shootings.
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Below is the information Portland Police released about the shootings. They ask anyone with helpful information to contact them by e-mailing crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and reference the corresponding case number.
2:20 a.m. – SE 67th and Ogden Street:
Officers responded to reports from several callers regarding multiple shots fired. More than 10 cartridge casings were located. No victims or related property damage was located. Case #21-263320
4:30 a.m. - NE 82nd at Sandy Boulevard:
Officers responded and learned an individual was shot and wounded. The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury. Officers extensively canvassed the area, but are uncertain exactly where this incident occurred, but believe it was near the Grotto, which is located at 8840 NE Skidmore Street. Case #21-263395
11:09 a.m. NE Prescott and Sandy Boulevard:
Officers discovered multiple cartridge casings in the area. Preliminary information suggests that this was a drive-by shooting. There were no known injuries at this time. Case #21-263604
1:54 p.m. – NE Grand Avenue at Multnomah Street:
Officers responded to a call of an individual with a gunshot wound who walked into a local hospital. The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury. Based on preliminary investigation, the Officers believe the shooting occurred in the 500 Block of NE Multnomah Street. Case #21-263753
3:07 p.m. – Unspecified location:
Just over an hour later, another individual walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was uncooperative with police and suffered a non-life threatening injury. The individual claims the injury occurred at a shooting at an unknown location in Portland overnight. Case #21-263821
6:02 p.m. – Unspecified location:
East Precinct responded to this area on multiple reports of shots fired. Multiple people on foot were shot at by suspects in a drive-by style shooting. There were no reported injuries. Case #21-264030
6:50 p.m. – SE 72nd Avenue at Knight Street:
Officers located several cartridge casings at the crime scene. A related unoccupied stolen vehicle was located a short distance away after it was involved in a traffic crash. There were no known injuries reported. Case #21-264061
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These incidents required significant numbers of officers, sergeants, detectives, and criminalists to investigate, and drained resources for patrol.
These shootings are ongoing investigations and any additional information will be released at the direction of ECST.
ECST is actively seeking tips, witnesses or any other information or have video to reach out by e-mailing crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and reference the corresponding case number.
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