Gunplay erupted at the Clackamas Town Center earlier this month, with deputies swarming the scene after receiving multiple 911 calls about a shootout. The chaos ensued on Sunday, April 7, in the parking lot of the popular shopping mall located at 12000 SE 82nd Avenue, where two groups clashed violently, letting bullets fly around 6:00 p.m. Law enforcement rushed to the scene but the perpetrators and potential victims had already vanished, leaving behind only the evidence of their fray - spent shell casings and a shattered window at the Cheesecake Factory adjacent to the lot.

Fortunately, no one inside the Cheesecake Factory sustained injuries despite the property damage. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has been probing the case, as detectives and the Crime Scene Investigations Unit delved into the aftermath of what could have been a deadly incident. According to an update published by the Sheriff's Office, a person with a gunshot wound showed up at a local hospital following the altercation, now serving as a key witness in an ongoing investigation.

In an appeal for public assistance, the Sheriff's Office is reaching out for tips that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those linked to the shooting. The detectives involved are not just working in isolation; they've also teamed up with the security personnel at Clackamas Town Center, hoping that someone might have captured a crucial piece of the puzzle leading up to the gunfire, or snapped a shot of the assailants' getaway.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information - no matter how inconsequential it may seem - to come forward. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office insists that community cooperation is essential in piecing together the events of April 7. Any tips and leads can be the difference between a cold case and a closed one. The public can reach out to the Sheriff's Office with any potential leads that might help their pursuit of justice.