Gang Enforcement Team Investigating New Year's Shooting

PORTLAND, OR — North Precinct officers responded to a residence in the 8900 block of North Portsmouth Avenue after receiving reports the house was struck by gun fire shortly after midnight on Sunday. Officers arrived at the home and located multiple bullet strikes into the residence as well bullet casings near the corner of North Portsmouth Ave and North Houghton Street.

A police report states there were seven people in the residence when it was struck but none were injured. Based on information learned at the scene, the Gang Enforcement Team will investigate this incident.>>

If you have information regarding this shooting, contact Detective Brent Christensen at 503-823-2087 or Brent.Christensen@portlandoregon.gov. 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 email information to gangs@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. If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

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. 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 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. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides. Submit an anonymous tip: Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip. of race, color, national origin, or disability.

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