Police Investigate Random Shooting In Southeast Portland

PORTLAND, OR — An apparently random shooting in Southeast Portland is being investigated by police Tuesday, according to bureau officials. One man was shot and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 1, police said.

The shooting occurred in the area of Southeast Seventh Avenue and Southeast Stark Street, police said.

According to witness statements, police learned the victim and a friend were driving on Southeast Stark Street, after leaving a bar in the area of Southeast Seventh Avenue, when the victim was shot.

Police have no motive for the shooting and no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Portland police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

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