Crime & Safety

Argument Leads to Shooting, Arrest in Gresham

Woman was shot in the leg. Man will make first court appearance on Tuesday.

An argument early Sunday morning led to a woman being shot in the leg and a man under arrest.

Lawaun Terrell James Kent us charged with assault, burglary, and unlawful use of a weapon.

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The incident happened at Mountain Knolls Apartments at 3180 NE Division Street around 2:45.

Kent was arrested nearby a couple of hours later.

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He will make his first appearance in court on Tuesday morning.

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