An early-morning shooting in North Portland's Cathedral Park neighborhood ended with two 26-year-old men in handcuffs and a gun off the street, according to police. Officers were called around 6:15 a.m. Sunday to the area of North Chicago Avenue and North Ivanhoe Street after two men allegedly blocked a car and one of them opened fire. The couple inside the vehicle was not injured, but bullets hit a parked car and a nearby building before officers later tracked down the suspects and seized a firearm and ammunition.
What police say happened
According to KPTV, Portland Police Bureau officers responded to a report that two men had blocked a vehicle and, as the couple tried to drive away, one of the men fired shots in their direction. The station reports that the gunfire struck a parked vehicle and a nearby building, but the people in the targeted car were not hurt. Officers canvassed the surrounding streets and found the suspects shortly after the shooting.
Arrests and charges
Investigators arrested 26-year-olds Scout M. Cruikshank and Samuel L. Jamison. Cruikshank was booked on counts of unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, while Jamison was booked on multiple outstanding warrants. Portland Police said a firearm and ammunition were seized during the investigation. "The investigation is ongoing, and no other details were released," according to KPTV.
Community context and tips
The shooting is the latest high-profile gun incident in North Portland this year, and neighbors have been increasingly vocal about safety concerns. Morning gunfire rocks North Portland block coverage previously detailed a Feb. 15 shooting near Northgate Park that left a man injured. Police are asking anyone with information about the Cathedral Park case to submit a tip to the Enhanced Community Safety Team. Detectives say tips and witness video are often key to establishing motive and identifying additional witnesses.
