PORTLAND, Ore. — An adult and a 15-year-old boy were injured by gunfire in Northeast Portland on Thursday, Portland police said.
Officers were dispatched at 2:22 p.m. to a shooting in the 3800 block of Northeast 82nd Avenue, just south of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Police said officers found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds and they were transported to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Police also said the shooting marked the second time the teen had been a victim of gun violence and the adult was an "unintended victim."
At least one vehicle was also hit by bullets.
Police did not release any suspect information or say whether officers had made any arrests.
Northeast 82nd, also known as Highway 213, will be closed between Sandy and Northeast Failing Street while officers process the scene. Traffic is being diverted.
If anyone has information about this case, they're asked to contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 21-258803.
