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Downtown Portland shooting now a homicide investigation, police say

Police said Wednesday that one of the victims, 42-year-old Anthony Higginbotham, has died.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two people were shot and a suspect was taken into custody early Monday morning after gunfire broke out in downtown Portland.

Police said Wednesday that one of the victims has died and the shooting is now a homicide investigation.

The victim who died was 42-year-old Anthony Higginbotham, police said.

Credit: Portland Police Bureau
Anthony Higginbotham

Another victim was taken to the hospital after Monday's shooting. Police had no update on that victim's medical condition on Wednesday.

Officers were sent at 3:51 a.m. Monday to Northwest Broadway and Flanders Street on a report of a shooting, according to Portland police.

Arriving officers took a person into custody and found a victim with several gunshot wounds. That person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. A second victim arrived at a hospital via a private party.

Curtis Harris, 46, was accused of attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and assault.

Credit: MCSO
Curtis Harris, 41, was arrested after a number of shots rang out in downtown Portland. Two people were injured.

Investigators placed dozens of evidence markers on the street at the scene. A handgun could also be seen on the pavement.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Det. Corona at 503-823-0508 or joseph.corona@portlandoregon.gov or Det. Beniga at 503-823-0457 or rico.beniga@portlandoregon.gov.

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