Mail carrier shot, injured in Milwaukie
MILWAUKIE Ore. (KPTV) - A U.S. Mail carrier was shot in the leg on Saturday afternoon, according to the Milwaukie Police Department.
Just after 12:30 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired on Southeast 37th Avenue near Southeast Harvey Street.
Police said they found a mail carrier wearing their USPS uniform who had been shot in the upper leg by someone using a small caliber gun.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
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Police described the suspect:
- A white man of unknown age wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
- Driving a white Chevy or Ford cargo van.
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Police searched the area but did not find any suspects.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Milwaukie Police Department at 503-786-7500. Case number 22-9355.
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