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News Release
Shooting Investigation Underway In Old Town/Chinatown -No Known Injuries - 11/16/18

On Friday, November 16, 2018, at 10:46 p.m., officers assigned to Central Precinct's Entertainment Detail were in the area of the Roseland Theater, located at 8 Northwest 6th Avenue, when they heard gunfire.

When officers heard the gunfire they proceeded towards the Roseland Theater and located a large group of people on the north side of the location. Officers searched the area for suspects and victims associated with the shooting. Officers did not locate any suspects believed to be responsible for the shooting, nor was anyone with injuries located during the search.

Officers canvassed the area and located evidence of gunfire in a parking lot on the north side of the Roseland Theater, as well as in a parking lot located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Northwest Couch Street and Northwest 6th Avenue.

No one believed to have suffered injuries as a result of this shooting has arrived at area hospitals at this time.

Officers continue to investigate this shooting. As the shooting investigation continues, Northwest Couch Street and Northwest Davis Street will be closed between Northwest 5th Avenue and Northwest 6th Avenue.

Members with the Portland Police Bureau Tactical Operation Division's Gun Violence Response Team has responded to assume the investigation. Criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division are also responding to assist with the investigation

Anyone who witnessed this shooting or who possesses video surveillance footage of the shooting is asked to contact Portland Police Bureau Tactical Operations Division's Gun Violence Response Team (GVRT) 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/

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Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

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