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@GreshamPD
RELEASE DATE: July 11, 2021
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 21-29243
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police responded to reports of a shooting last night at 2nd St. Bar. Officers arrived and found one victim, a bouncer working the front door, injured by gunfire. The victim was struck in the head by a single bullet. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. His name is not being released at this time.
Officers contacted several patrons during the initial response but were unable to identify a suspect(s). One man was detained nearby matching the description of an involved person per a 911 caller, possibly the suspect. He was cooperative, interviewed, and released after Detectives learned he was not the suspect.
Detectives believe there was an altercation between several patrons which resulted in the shooting incident.
Photographs of the victim’s hat, which he was wearing at the time of the shooting, are included showing the bullet trajectory.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and are asking for any additional witnesses to please call the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll free at 888-989-3505. No other information is available at this time.