Shooting Investigation Early Thursday Morning at Buckman Neighborhood Restaurant - One Person Critically Injured
Portland Police Bureau - 05/17/18
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 12:34 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of gunfire at the Montage restaurant, located at 301 Southeast Morrison Street.
As officers responded to the location they learned that people were reporting hearing multiple gunshots at the Montage restaurant and that people had taken shelter inside a locked room in the restaurant.
Officers arrived on scene, entered the restaurant, and looked for injured victims and any suspects. During an initial search of the location and area, no suspects or victims were located. As officers continued to investigate the shooting, they located evidence of gunfire and evidence that someone was injured.
While officers continued the on scene investigation, an adult male victim arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds believed to have been suffered during this shooting. The victim remains in critical condition at an area hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.
Based on information gathered at this time, officers believe this was a targeted shooting and that there is no immediate danger to the public in regards to this shooting investigation.
Investigators continue to investigate this shooting, no suspects have been located or taken into custody at this time and there is no suspect description to provide at this time.
Based on the preliminary information, the Gang Enforcement Team will be conducting the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensics Evidence Division have also responded to assist with this investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this shooting and not spoken with investigators or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting or nearby area is asked to contact Portland Police Bureau Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team Detective Brian Sims at 503-823-2079 or Brian.Sims@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Meghan Burkeen at 503-823-2092 or Meghan.Burkeen@portlandoregon.gov
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Information about any other unsolved felony crime is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
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Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
As officers responded to the location they learned that people were reporting hearing multiple gunshots at the Montage restaurant and that people had taken shelter inside a locked room in the restaurant.
Officers arrived on scene, entered the restaurant, and looked for injured victims and any suspects. During an initial search of the location and area, no suspects or victims were located. As officers continued to investigate the shooting, they located evidence of gunfire and evidence that someone was injured.
While officers continued the on scene investigation, an adult male victim arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds believed to have been suffered during this shooting. The victim remains in critical condition at an area hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.
Based on information gathered at this time, officers believe this was a targeted shooting and that there is no immediate danger to the public in regards to this shooting investigation.
Investigators continue to investigate this shooting, no suspects have been located or taken into custody at this time and there is no suspect description to provide at this time.
Based on the preliminary information, the Gang Enforcement Team will be conducting the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensics Evidence Division have also responded to assist with this investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this shooting and not spoken with investigators or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting or nearby area is asked to contact Portland Police Bureau Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team Detective Brian Sims at 503-823-2079 or Brian.Sims@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Meghan Burkeen at 503-823-2092 or Meghan.Burkeen@portlandoregon.gov
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Information about any other unsolved felony crime is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
Online at https://www.p3tips.com/823
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
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