Portland Police Bureau
10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 18:38
One Person Injured, Suspect in Custody Following Shooting in West Portland Park Neighborhood (Photo)
October 17, 2024 17:19
One person was injured and another in custody following a shooting in the West Portland Park Neighborhood of Southwest Portland.
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at approximately 2:23 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting involving two men in the 10200 Block of Southwest Capitol Highway. When they arrived, officers located an adult male who had been injured. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. In addition, officers learned the adult male suspect in the shooting entered the Islamic School of Portland, but fortunately, he exited the building and was taken into custody without incident. Additional officers conducted a thorough search of the school to ensure that everyone was safe. A firearm was recovered.
The preliminary investigation has revealed the two men are known to each other and have a connection to the school and nearby mosque. Officers have also determined the shooting happened in the parking lot located at the top of a stairwell behind the school, and not inside the school itself.
PPB Command and Supervisors have been in touch with officials at the mosque, school and the members of the PPB Muslim Advisory Council.
PPB's Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST) responded to the scene to continue the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, who did not contact police at the scene, is asked to contact [email protected] and reference case number 24-266675.
Photo description: Shooting scene
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