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View from Rocky Butte
The Skanner News
Published: 15 August 2015

A shooting at the top of Rocky Butte in Northeast Portland brought police from North and East precincts, police with dogs and the Gang Enforcement Team to the scene, at 2:01 am Saturday Aug. 15, 2015.

A 9-1-1 call as officers drove to the scene reported that three gunshot victims arrived by car at a nearby medical facility. The three victims— males in their late teens or early 20s—were transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment. None of their injuries appear to be life-threatening.

Officers found evidence of gunfire at the top of Rocky Butte and are now looking for suspects.

Police believe the shooting is gang-related and ask anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has information to call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.

Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.

Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov.

If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Call 503-823 4357 toleave your tip information.

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