A shooting on a MAX light rail train in Portland left a man seriously injured and resulted in the arrest of 71-year-old Grover S. Phill, also known as Michael Phill. The morning incident occurred yesterday on East Burnside Street near Southeast 122nd Avenue and drew a rapid response from local law enforcement.
According to the City of Portland, the victim sustained serious leg injuries and was stabilized with tourniquets by an officer before being transported to the hospital; he is expected to survive. Phill was apprehended while walking away from the scene with an adult female, who was also temporarily detained. During the arrest, investigators seized a handgun believed to be linked to the incident.
The investigation has been taken over by the Portland Police Bureau’s Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST). Phill faces several charges, including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, related to the brass knuckles found during his arrest.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact them at [email protected], using the subject line attn ECST and referencing case number 26-28628.
