‘Hopefully the peace comes back’: Deadly SE Portland shooting leaves neighbors tired, afraid

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A man died in a shooting in the Portland Hazelwood neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Just after 1:30 a.m., police responded to Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Ash Street after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

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Neighbors in the area said they heard the gunshots.

One woman said she refuses to come the store where the shooting happened.

Micheal, who lives nearby, said he was watching a movie and munching on a snack.

“And then boom – heard the shot,” Micheal said.

Micheal said he wished people would start to “mellow out.”

“A lot of people are getting hurt out here on these streets - I think there’s been enough time of that,” Micheal said. “It used to be way more mellow and it wasn’t gun shots and people getting shot. Everybody was friendly. Now, people feel threatened when you smile at them, so it’s not cool. Hopefully the peace comes back.”

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Police have not released any suspect information and said they have not arrested anyone at this time.

Homicide detectives are investigating. If anyone has any information, you’re asked to contact detective Brad Clifton at Brad.Clifton@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-0696 or detective Tony Merrill at Anthony.Merrill@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-4033.

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