Shooting in outer east Portland this morning
We received a news release from Portland Police Bureau about a shooting incident in outer east Portland last night. It follows:
“Last night (Tuesday, Jan.5) at 12:45 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the 100 Block of Southeast 160th (Ave.) on a report of a person being shot. Before officers arrived, 911 dispatchers received information that the victim was being driven to the hospital by a friend. The victim, 21-year-old Cherie Thompson, was taken to Emanuel hospital and received treatment for non-life threatening injuries from two gunshot wounds.
“Officers at the scene of the shooting incident located a crime scene in a parking lot of an apartment complex and began an investigation. Detectives were later called to assist in the investigation but at this time no one is in custody for this incident. Investigators are trying to determine why the shooting occurred and identify witnesses at the scene.
“This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Portland Police Detective Division at 503-823-0400.
“Contact Info: PIO Contact Name: Detective Mary Wheat
Email Address: mwheat@portlandpolice.org
Phone Number: 503-823-0010, Pager Number: 503-790-1779″
