The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a double shooting in Southeast Portland. According to the Portland Police Bureau, East Precinct officers responded to a call of a shooting near the intersection of Southeast 84th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard just before 2:10 p.m. on April 15, 2024.
At the scene, officers found two adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. An adult female victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide Detail detectives responded to investigate.
During the investigation, Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed between Southeast 82nd Avenue and Southeast 92nd Avenue. No other details are available at this time.
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