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PORTLAND, Ore. – A man with a gunshot wound arrived at a Portland hospital Thursday night, just minutes after gunfire was reported in North Portland.
The incidents sparked an investigation but police said they do not have any suspect information at this time.
The gunfire was reported just before 9 p.m., in the area of North Swenson Street and Iris Way. Officers arrived at the scene and found evidence of gunfire and blood, but no victims, according to Sgt. Pete Simpson with the Portland Police Bureau.
Then just after 9 p.m. a man in his 20s arrived at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center with a gunshot wound. It did not appear to be a life-threatening injury, Simpson said.
Police have not said if they believe the incident was gang-related or whether the victim has cooperated with officers.
Investigators are hoping anyone who may have seen something or may have information related to the shooting will call the police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is also 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.
Crime Stoppers tips can be posted online or by sending a text to: CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or by calling 503-823-HELP (4357) and leaving the tip information.
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