Portland Police Bureau
03/25/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/25/2023 17:41
Three Victims Deceased After Shooting in the Portsmouth Neighborhood (Photo)
March 25, 2023 16:30
Three people are deceased after a shooting in the Portsmouth Neighborhood.
On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 12:23p.m., North Precinct Officers responded to a report of a shooting at North Foss Avenue and North Foss Court. When they arrived they located three victims in a car. EMS responded as well and determined that all three were deceased at the scene.
The suspect or suspects left the scene before police were dispatched and were not immediately located. No arrests have been made.
Portland Police Homicide Unit has responded to the scene, along with the Enhanced Community Safety Team, Focused Intervention Team, Crisis Response Team, and Forensic Evidence Division.
During the investigation, North Foss Avenue is closed between North Houghton Street and North Willis Boulevard.
If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Jason Koenig at [email protected] or 503-823-0889 or Detective William Winters [email protected] 503-823-0466. Please reference case #23-77440.
"This shooting in broad daylight in a residential neighborhood is another tragic example of how gun violence can affect our community terribly," said Chief Chuck Lovell, who responded to the scene. "I'm grateful to the PPB members who responded to this shocking incident. I'm also briefing Mayor Wheeler's office on the investigation. I encourage anyone who has information about this shooting to reach out to our detectives."
Photo descriptions:
1. Investigators work inside the crime scene, inspecting a tan colored sedan
2. Portland Police command center parked with investigators working in the background
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