Portland police investigate fatal shooting in Entertainment District

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police are investigating a shooting in the Entertainment District that claimed the life of one adult male. Police say officers heard shots fired from the area of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Everett Street at 11:48 p.m.

Officers responded and found an adult male victim and began trauma first aid. The adult male was taken to a hospital for treatment, but after two hours of attempts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries.

Police say the suspect or suspects left the area before police arrived and were not immediately located. The description of the suspect or suspects is not being released at this time, officials say.

Portland Police Homicide Unit responded to investigate. If anyone has information about this case, you are asked to contact Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0395. You can also contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0781 and reference case number 24-167376.