Two students are recovering after a shooting near Jefferson High School.
On October 18, 2022, at 3:59 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 5200 Block of North Kerby Avenue after someone called 911 to report hearing the sound of gunshots, then lots of yelling near the school. Officers arrived to find evidence that shots had been fired just outside of the gym, on North Commercial Avenue. Officers located a male student inside the school who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and learned the student was shot outside, then fled into the building.
Officers later learned of a second female student who may have suffered a grazing wound to her hand. Investigators are working to confirm this report.
“It’s very concerning when violence like this affects our kids. I’m just grateful there was no loss of life today,” said Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell. “I know our investigators will continue to review any information and I urge anyone who knows anything to come forward.”
After a preliminary investigation, detectives with Portland’s Enhanced Community Safety Team are confirming their belief that a white Hyundai, found crashed just after 4:00 p.m. on Northeast Alberta Street between Northeast Vancouver Avenue and Northeast Williams Avenue, was involved in the injury shooting that occurred near Jefferson High School. The car was later determined to be stolen.
Officers arrived at the crash to find the occupants had already fled the scene. Detectives have seized the vehicle and collected valuable evidence from inside, and the Forensic Evidence Division is processing the vehicle for additional trace evidence. No suspect(s) are in custody at this point and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who may have captured the vehicle and its occupant(s) on their phones or home cameras is asked to contact Detective Brian Dale at brian.dale@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0400 and reference case number 22-280110. Anonymous tips can be submitted to crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov .
