An early-morning shift at a Northeast Broadway gas station turned chaotic Friday when an employee reportedly opened fire on a suspected robber, drawing a heavy police response and crime-scene tape around the business.
Portland officers arrived at the 76 station on Northeast Broadway to find the lot wrapped in red tape and patrol cars clustered around the pumps. A large hole was visible in one of the storefront windows, and an ambulance was seen leaving the scene under police escort. According to dispatch logs, officers were sent to the station at about 4:46 a.m.
What Happened At The Station
Scanner traffic captured on Broadcastify indicated that an on-duty employee fired at a person allegedly trying to rob the station, according to KATU. The outlet reported that its photojournalist, Evan Bell, watched an ambulance depart under police escort and documented the broken window and taped-off property.
As of KATU's report, Portland police and the station's owners had not released additional public details about what led up to the shots being fired or how the confrontation began. It was not yet clear how many rounds were fired or from what distance.
Where It Happened
The incident unfolded at the 76 station listed at 425 NE Broadway on company and map listings. According to 76, the site operates as a 24-hour gas and convenience location on the corner of Northeast Broadway, the kind of spot where overnight customers and employees are used to a steady trickle of traffic, not a possible robbery and gunfire before dawn.
What City Data Show
The episode comes against a backdrop of ongoing concerns about gun violence and robberies across Portland. Quarterly reports from the Portland Police Bureau show that shooting incidents and robberies continue to be logged in multiple parts of the city, including its Enhanced Service Districts. The bureau's Q1 2026 report breaks down totals by district and neighborhood, reflecting the uneven but persistent spread of such crimes around town.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, those numbers remain a priority for both patrol officers and investigators, who use the data to guide enforcement, visibility, and follow-up work.
Investigation Underway
Authorities had not confirmed whether anyone was injured or taken into custody, and had not publicly laid out a full timeline of events or released suspect information. KATU reports it has requested comment from Portland police and that investigators remained on scene into the morning, processing evidence and documenting the damage.
This story will be updated as authorities release more information. Local news outlets and official Portland Police channels are expected to provide additional details once the preliminary investigation is further along.
