One killed, five hurt in Portland shooting


Daijiworld Media Network - San Francisco

San Francisco, Aug 3: One person was killed and five others, including a teenager, were injured in a shooting in a residential neighbourhood in Portland, Oregon, early Sunday, police said.

According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5800 block of Northeast Alberta Street at around 3.33 a.m. local time. Two victims with gunshot wounds were found at the scene and taken to hospital by ambulance, while four others later arrived at local hospitals in private vehicles.

An adult man later succumbed to his injuries. The remaining five victims were treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.

The suspect or suspects fled the scene, and no arrests have been made so far. Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit have launched an investigation and appealed to the public for information related to the case.

The incident came a day after at least three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

According to local officials, the shooting began inside the restaurant shortly before 2.30 p.m. on Saturday. Police responded to what they described as an active shooter incident and urged residents and visitors to avoid the area while emergency responders carried out operations. Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents.

 

  

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