Man dead after shooting in old town

A Portland Police Bureau supervisor’s vehicle at a crime scene, June 22, 2024 (KOIN)

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man was killed in a shooting in the Old Town neighborhood late Friday night, authorities said.

Shortly before midnight, patrol officers near the entertainment district heard gunshots coming from the area of ​​Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Everett Street, authorities said.

When they arrived at the scene, they found a man with obvious injuries from the shooting and administered first aid. When emergency services arrived, they took the man to the hospital, but he soon succumbed to his injuries.

According to PPB, all possible suspects had already left the scene before officers arrived and no arrests were made.

During the investigation, Northwest 3rd Avenue was closed between Northwest Flanders Street and Northwest Davis Street. Northwest Everett Street was also closed between Northwest 2nd Avenue and Northwest 4th Avenue.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Portland Police.