Portland Police have released the following press release on Sunday regarding a shooting incident early Sunday morning:
On Sunday February 18, 2018, at 2:07 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area of Southeast 36th Avenue and Van Water Street.
Officers and medical personnel arrived and contacted the 16-year-old female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Officers located a crime scene in the street at Southeast 36th Avenue and Van Water Street where evidence was collected by investigators. Officers did not learn of any suspect information.
Anyone with information about this incident may contact Assault detectives at 503-823-0400.