An Easter egg hunt at a newly revamped East Portland park turned chaotic when gunfire broke out among families and children on April 5, and now two people are facing charges after a weeks-long police investigation.
Portland police say one person fired multiple rounds during the event at Parklane Park while families were still in the area. No one was hurt, but a vehicle was hit by gunfire. Detectives said the case is still active and warned that additional charges could be filed as more evidence comes in.
What happened
Investigators say the shooting began around 6:10 p.m. on April 5, just as dozens of families were in the middle of the neighborhood Easter egg hunt. According to detectives, a confrontation escalated into multiple verbal and physical fights before the gunfire.
Police say both suspects briefly left the park, then returned, at which point one of them fired several rounds into the air and toward the crowd. Those details were reported by KPTV.
Where it happened
The chaos unfolded at Parklane Park in East Portland, along Southeast Main Street near SE 155th Avenue. The park was expanded and upgraded in a city project completed in 2025 and has since become a regular hub for family activities and neighborhood events.
The open design and new amenities helped draw gatherings like this Easter egg hunt, which made the sudden gunfire especially jarring for nearby residents. Park information and project details are available from Portland Parks & Recreation.
Arrests and ongoing investigation
Detectives identified the suspects as 25-year-old John P. Moro and 33-year-old Briana M. Tucker. Both were arrested last weekend and booked into the Multnomah County Jail.
According to police, Moro faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tucker was booked on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon. The investigation is still active, and Portland police are asking anyone with photos, video or other information from the scene to contact the bureau. The arrest and charge details were reported by KPTV.
Police response and context
In recent years, the Portland Police Bureau has leaned on specialized units such as the Enhanced Community Safety Team to investigate non-fatal shootings and carry out targeted missions aimed at reducing gun violence.
The bureau’s 2025 crime-reduction plan notes that violent crime remains at historically high levels even as some categories of shootings have declined, which is part of why detectives say they are aggressively following up on cases like this one. Those strategies and statistics are outlined by the Portland Police Bureau.
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