PPB: 8 injured in downtown shooting
Some streets are closed during the investigation
Scene of a shooting at 300 SW 3rd Avenue in downtown Portland on July 17, 2021 (KOIN)
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – At least eight people were injured in a shooting that occurred in downtown Portland early Saturday morning, according to the Portland Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of multiple injuries on the 300 block of 3rd Avenue SW just after 2 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found several victims with gunshot wounds and called paramedics. At least one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries, according to PPB.
The suspect or suspects fled before the officers arrived. No description available on Saturday morning.
Officers temporarily closed SW 3rd Avenue from SW Oak Street to SW Washington Street for investigation.
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