Police flooded the Northgate area of northeast Portland on Thursday evening after reports of a shooting near N. Fessenden Street and N. Haven Avenue, just off Northgate Park. Multiple officers and emergency vehicles packed into the neighborhood, blocking streets, backing up traffic and drawing residents out of their homes to watch. Authorities had not immediately released word on injuries or any suspect information.
What We Know
According to KATU, Portland Police officers were dispatched just after 4:45 p.m. to the reported shooting scene east of Northgate Park. The station reported that details about victims, possible injuries and any suspect had not yet been released, and that a KATU crew was heading to the area. Police set up a perimeter while investigators moved through nearby residential blocks.
Neighborhood History
The intersection sits just east of Northgate Park, a compact community green where neighbors gather for sports and pickup games. A previous report noted another shooting near Northgate Park in February, underscoring that this stretch has seen gunfire more than once in recent months; see Morning Gunfire Rocks North Portland for background on that earlier incident. Local coverage has also documented neighbors voicing safety concerns along the Fessenden corridor over the past year.
Citywide Context
City officials continue to point to ongoing violence-reduction efforts even as individual shootings still shake neighborhoods. The city’s Ceasefire monthly report shows a 21% decline in the 12-month rolling average of injury and fatal shooting incidents as of April 2026 and records 30 shooting incidents during that month, offering a wider snapshot of gun violence trends in Portland. That downward curve, however, does not lessen the urgency behind any single investigation.
Reporting And Next Steps
KATU reported that its crew was on scene and would update coverage as the Portland Police Bureau releases new information. In active shooting investigations, detectives typically canvas nearby homes, review available surveillance footage and gather witness statements, although the bureau had not posted an update at the time of KATU’s report. This story will be updated as officials issue statements and as reporters confirm additional details.
How To Help
If you saw or recorded anything connected to the incident, investigators want to hear from you. Contact the Portland Police Bureau. The bureau’s non-emergency number is 503-823-3333, and in an emergency you should call 911. Crime Stoppers can also accept anonymous tips that may assist detectives.
