The Police Bureau Tactical Operation Division's Gang Enforcement Team continues to investigate a shooting that occurred on March 20, 2018, in the 15900 block of East Burnside Street that left one man injured and two occupied apartments struck by gunfire.
Investigators are asking for the public's help to identify and locate three people believed to be associated with this shooting. Based on surveillance footage captured near the scene of the shooting, investigators believe there are three subjects associated with this incident. The surveillance footage may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/gw6rR6BuuF4
The first subject is described as male, 30 to 40-years-old, with a husky build. A second subject is described a male, 20 to 30-years-old, with a medium build, goatee and tattoo on his right forearm. A third subject is described as a male, 20 to 30 years old, with a thin build and a beard.
Anyone with information about this investigation should contact Gang Enforcement Team Detective Jeff Pontius at 503-823-2081 or Jeffery.Pontius@portlandoregon.gov
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On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 7:25 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of people hearing gunfire at the Morgan Place Apartments, located at 15900 East Burnside Street.
When officers arrived at the scene, they contacted multiple witnesses and searched the area for any victims and suspects. During the canvass, officers located evidence of gunfire in the parking lot of the Morgan Place Apartments and located two apartments with damage consistent with being struck by gunfire.
As officers continued there investigation at the scene of the shooting, a victim arrived at an area hospital with what was believed to be a non-life-threatening injury. Officers responded to the hospital and based on information learned after arriving, believe the victim was transported to the hospital by private vehicle after the shooting at 15900 East Burnside Street.
During the investigation, officers learned witnesses heard an argument immediately before the gunfire and observed people running from the area after the shooting.
At this time no suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Based on information learned at this point in the investigation there is not believed to be a danger to the community in connection to this shooting investigation.
The Gang Enforcement Team is responding to assume the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division are also responding to assist with this investigation.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Gang Enforcement Team at 503-823-4106
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Information about any other unsolved felony crime is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
Online at https://www.p3tips.com/823
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
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