Shooting Investigation Overnight in Portland's Hazelwood Neighborhood - Two People Injured
Portland Police Bureau - 06/05/18 7:12 AM
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 12:11 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 12000 block of Southeast Ash Street.
As officers responded to the scene nearby residents provided updates about the shooting. The callers reported that there were two possible victims that were struck by gunfire. When officers arrived in the area they located one victim in a nearby apartment. As officers continued the investigation, another victim was located. Emergency medical responders provided medical aid and transported both adult male victims to area hospitals by ambulance. Both victims were believed to have suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers searched the area for possible suspects, additional victims and evidence of the shooting. Officers located an apartment that was struck by gunfire. No one inside the apartment was injured by the gunfire. At this time in the investigation no suspects have been located.
Investigators believe the victims were on a sidewalk in the 12000 block of Southeast Ash Street when a suspect approached the victims and fired multiple rounds at them.
Based on preliminary information, the Gang Enforcement Team will be conducting the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division have also responded to assist with this investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this shooting or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting is asked to contact Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team at 503-823-4106.
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)
As officers responded to the scene nearby residents provided updates about the shooting. The callers reported that there were two possible victims that were struck by gunfire. When officers arrived in the area they located one victim in a nearby apartment. As officers continued the investigation, another victim was located. Emergency medical responders provided medical aid and transported both adult male victims to area hospitals by ambulance. Both victims were believed to have suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers searched the area for possible suspects, additional victims and evidence of the shooting. Officers located an apartment that was struck by gunfire. No one inside the apartment was injured by the gunfire. At this time in the investigation no suspects have been located.
Investigators believe the victims were on a sidewalk in the 12000 block of Southeast Ash Street when a suspect approached the victims and fired multiple rounds at them.
Based on preliminary information, the Gang Enforcement Team will be conducting the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division have also responded to assist with this investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this shooting or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting is asked to contact Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division's Gang Enforcement Team at 503-823-4106.
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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