Gunshots Fired Over Camping Dispute in Downtown Portland
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Portland Police Bureau Central Precinct officers responded to reports of shots fired under the Broadway Bridge at 8:36 PM on Thursday, February 11.
The caller reported that someone was firing a gun under the bridge on the Northwest Naito Parkway.
Officers arrived in the area and found and spokes with witnesses. Witnesses told police that two homeless men were arguing over a camping spot. While the two men were arguing, one of them pulled a handgun and fired several shots towards the other man.
Both men ran away following the shooting. There were no reported injuries.
Officers searching the area following the report located evidence of gunfire that was consistent with accounts from the two witnesses.
There is no description of either man involved in the shooting at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 823-3333. When you call, reference case #16-45943.
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