Portland, OR — A man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in the Sumner Neighborhood of Northeast Portland, and police are now searching for the suspect.
The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. on Northeast Sandy Boulevard, where officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered the victim, an adult male, with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts from emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the shooter flee on foot immediately following the attack. Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect or any potential motive behind the incident.
Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Division has launched an investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. “We are still piecing together the circumstances of the shooting,” said a police spokesperson. “Our priority is to locate the individual responsible and bring them to justice.”
Neighbors in the area expressed concern over the violence, with some describing the normally quiet neighborhood as a stark contrast to Tuesday’s events.
No further details about the victim’s identity have been disclosed, and authorities are working to notify family members.
This marks the latest in a series of shootings in Portland, a trend that local law enforcement continues to grapple with as violent crime remains a pressing issue.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Portland Police Bureau’s non-emergency line or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
For ongoing updates, the public is advised to monitor official police channels and local news outlets.
