A shooting occurred on Thursday morning inside an apartment building in northeast Portland, leaving a man with a gunshot wound who walked to the 1200 block of NE 2nd Avenue for help. Authorities say his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, and a 47-year-old woman was taken into custody on an attempted murder charge.
Police traced the incident to the 1400 block of NE 14th Avenue, where investigators processed the scene for evidence. Officers and paramedics responded after the victim arrived on NE 2nd Avenue, piecing together the events leading up to the shooting, as reported by KATU.
Arrest and charges
Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old Carlena Autry. She was booked on multiple felony counts, including attempted murder in the second degree, attempted assault, second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a firearm, according to KATU. "The victim suffered injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening," police said in the report, a rare bit of good news in an otherwise grim morning for everyone involved.
Investigation and how to help
Detectives are still working the case, and Portland Police have not released any information about a possible motive. The investigation remains active, and officers are looking for additional witnesses or tips.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Portland Police Bureau. The bureau’s contact page lists non-emergency phone numbers along with options for submitting tips online.
What comes next
Court, booking and arraignment details were not immediately available Thursday, and it was not clear whether Autry had an attorney who could speak on her behalf regarding the charges.
