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Dennis Katsnelson

The Portland Police Bureau responded to a shooting incident in northeast Portland on Friday night, leaving one man injured. The police arrived at the scene just before 10 p.m. and discovered that two men had been involved in a fight, resulting in one of them being shot. The victim was transported to a hospital via private vehicle, where officers spoke with him. Fortunately, he is expected to survive. The police learned that both the victim and the suspect resided in a nearby apartment complex. The Focus Intervention Team and Enhanced Community Safety Team were called in to investigate, and the Special Emergency Response Team served a search warrant on the suspect's apartment. During the search, a gun believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered.

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As of now, no arrests have been made, and the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact them via email at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention: ECST, and reference case number 23-204502.

This incident highlights the need for community members to report any suspicious or criminal activity they witness to the authorities. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible behavior and conflict resolution to prevent violent incidents from occurring. The police officers who responded to the scene put themselves in harm's way to ensure the safety of the community, and we should all be grateful for their service and sacrifice.