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CRIME & SAFETY
'The scariest thing': Parents demand action after 70 rounds fired next to preschool
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A group of parents are horrified and asking for change after someone fired more than 70 rounds in the park next to their toddlers' preschool during pick-up time on Friday. These parents are now demanding action by city leaders, in fear that their school won't...
Mayor Wheeler addresses crime concerns after Dawson Park shooting near preschool
Portland leaders are addressing crime concerns after a shooting at Dawson Park left two people injured, with Portland Police Bureau increasing visibility and patrols in the area and the mayor and police chief vowing to continue efforts to increase community outreach.
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
Suspect in shooting found and booked in jail
On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:36 a.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of shots fired inside an apartment in the 4200 block of Northeast Cully Boulevard. When the arrived they learned that an adult male was alone in the apartment, had fired shots, and had access to multiple guns. Officers surrounded the apartment and began a dialogue with the man. He refused to come out of the apartment and began throwing objects out of windows, including household items and small furniture.
Shooting at Dawson Park leaves 2 injured, ’70 shell casings’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police are investigating after dozens of shots fired at Dawson Park left two people injured Friday afternoon, with no suspect in custody, officials said. There were no deaths. According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers responded around 4:05 p.m. to reports of shots fired...
Increased patrols in response to scofflaws who drive in parks
The City of Portland and other government partners in the metro area are losing control of some of their most beloved and important public spaces because some drivers refuse to obey laws and lax design and enforcement makes it very easy to do so. And so far there doesn’t seem to be a strong plan to stop it from happening.
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