Two men were arrested after a fight outside of a convenience store in the Portsmouth Neighborhood.
After a GVRT investigation, officers determined that the two men involved knew each other and began to physically fight outside the store. One of the suspects, Brandon J. Larson, 32 (photo), had a gun in his pocket that fell out onto the ground. They fought over the gun and three rounds were fired. One of the rounds struck Larson in the foot. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance, treated, and released into police custody. Officers also arrested Steven M. Robinson, 43 (photo). He was not injured.
The gun, a .380 Sig Sauer semiautomatic handgun (photo), was seized as evidence. There were no other injuries or property damage as a result of the shots.
Both were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. Larson was charged with Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place (city code), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Reckless Endangering, and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree. Robinson was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.
The Gun Violence Reduction Team is continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or e-mail information to GVRT@portlandoregon.gov .
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GVRT@portlandoregon.gov .
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Submit an anonymous tip:
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A man is being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound after a fight involving a gun in the Portsmouth Neighborhood.
On Friday, February 14, 2020 at 8:14p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at a convenience store in the 6100 block of North Lombard Street. When officers arrived, they located a man with a gunshot wound to the foot. Paramedics responded and transported the victim to the hospital by ambulance. His wounds are believed to be non-life threatening. Another man involved in the disturbance remained at the scene and there are no suspects believed to be outstanding.
Officers have closed the area to investigate. The Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) is responding to assist. Traffic is not impacted.
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