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@GreshamPolice
RELEASE DATE: Oct. 11, 2021
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 21-43043
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police responded to reports of a shooting this morning near the intersection of 182nd Ave. and SE Division St. A teenager was struck by gunfire and ran to a nearby school for help. School staff cared for the student until police and medical responders arrived. Officers contacted the victim inside the school and he was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
Officers cordoned off a portion of the shopping center parking lot while they spoke to witnesses and collected evidence. No suspect information is available at this time.
Investigators are asking for any additional witnesses to 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.
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