Tragedy struck near the M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp when two males were found deceased after a shooting incident. The event took place off Northeast Marine Drive in the Broughton Beach area on Saturday evening. According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers from the North Precinct and Focused Intervention Team were dispatched at 7:50 p.m., arriving at the scene to discover the victims.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and the individuals responsible managed to hastily leave the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit are currently investigating the case, which led to the closure of Northeast Marine Drive in both directions from Northeast 33rd Avenue to Northeast 122nd Avenue. No arrests have been made as of yet.
Authorities believe that potential witnesses or individuals with information might have left the vicinity before police could secure the scene. They are urging anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward. The department has provided contact details for Detective Brent Christensen and Detective J.D. McGuire for those who may have relevant information.
The police have not provided a detailed description of the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation is actively ongoing and law enforcement officials continue to piecemeal together what transpired near the boat ramp, a spot known more for its leisurely activities rather than as a stage for violence. The department's Public Information Officer (PIO) has yet to respond to the scene, and further details are to be released when they become available, in alignment with the progress of the inquiry.
