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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Lents Neighborhood Shooting (Photo) - 04/23/18

On Friday April 20, 2018, Portland Police Bureau Gang Enforcement Team detectives booked 36-year-old Anthony Wade Skillings into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Attempted Aggravated Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm (two counts), and a parole violation. The charges came as a result of an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the morning hours of April 19, 2018.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 7:49 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 9200 block of Southeast Henry Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located an occupied residence that was struck by gunfire, as well as two parked and unoccupied vehicles that were damaged by the gunfire. During the investigation, officers also learned a dog, which was located in the home at the time of the shooting, was struck by gunfire and suffered injuries as a result of the shooting. The dog was transported to a veterinary hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. There were no other reported injuries as a result of this shooting.

Officers canvassed the area, looking for suspects and evidence. During the canvass, officers located evidence of gunfire on the roadway in the 9200 block of Southeast Henry Street.

During the course of the investigation, investigators learned of a vehicle that was associated with the shooting suspect. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday, officers saw the vehicle being driven in the area of Southeast 145th Avenue and Division Street. After seeing the police, the driver abandoned the parked vehicle and fled the area on foot and was not located. Skillings was located in the area and taken into custody after a witness told police that he'd been in the vehicle also. Further investigation determined that he was connected to the shooting.

Anyone who witnessed this shooting or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting is asked to call Detective Meghan Burkeen at 503-823-2092 or Meghan.Burkeen@portlandoregon.gov

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/

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