Early Saturday morning, a shooting incident in Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood left one woman dead and a man injured. The Portland Police were called to an apartment on Northeast 146th Avenue at about 2 a.m., where they discovered the female victim deceased. According to official reports from the Portland Police Bureau, the injured man was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening.
The incident, happening inside an apartment, triggered a police response from the East Precinct. As of their latest update, no suspects are being sought after the initial investigation. In the wake of the violence, a section of Northeast 146th Avenue between East Burnside Street and Northeast Everett Street had been closed for the homicide unit to conduct their investigations.
Details about the victims or potential motives behind the shooting have not been released by the police department. However, they have confirmed that the Portland Police Homicide Unit is taking the lead on this ongoing investigation. Community members searching for information have been asked to respect the closed-off area to allow law enforcement to thoroughly review the scene.
Residents expressed concern and dismay, being woke up in the early hours to the sight of police lights and crime scene tape encircling part of their neighborhood. The Portland community has seen their share of violence, and this incident adds to a growing list of public safety concerns. The Portland Police Bureau’s update emphasized the importance of anyone with information coming forward to assist in their investigation.
