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Dennis Katsnelson

Tragedy struck North Portland on Saturday afternoon as three people were shot dead in the middle of an intersection. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) responded to a call just before 12:30 p.m. regarding a shooting at the intersection of North Foss Avenue and North Foss Court. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered 3 individuals deceased inside a vehicle in the middle of the intersection. The identities of the victims remain unknown.

The PPB has deployed a team of detectives, including the Homicide Division, Enhanced Community Safety Team, and Focused Intervention Team, to investigate the incident. However, no arrests have been made so far, and the police are unsure whether one or multiple suspects are involved in the shooting. They have also not yet determined the motive behind the tragedy.

As the investigation continues, the PPB has closed off N Foss Ave. from N Houghton Street to N Hunt Street. The community has been left shaken by the event, with Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt issuing a statement expressing his condolences and pledging to work closely with investigators to bring the culprits to justice.

Schmidt's statement also highlights the ongoing gun violence crisis facing communities across the country. The tragic loss of life in North Portland is yet another sobering reminder of the urgent need to address this issue and take effective action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and the PPB has appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could help them in their efforts to solve this crime.

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