13-year-old in critical condition following Hazelwood shooting

A 13-year-old boy was shot and left in critical condition in the Hazelwood neighborhood, between Division and Mill. 

East Precinct officers were called on to the scene on March 8 at 3:56 p.m. The officers found a young wounded male. The juvenile victim was transported to the hospital by paramedics and remains listed in critical condition. The 13-year-old was not identified by the Portland Police. The suspect fled the scene before the police’s arrival and has yet to be located. According to the Portland Police Bureau, no arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released. Detectives associated with The Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST), are actively investigating the crime. 

Detectives believe there are still witnesses that have not spoken out yet and it is necessary to get as much information as possible including video evidence. The shooting occurred in a busy area of SE Portland which raises the possibilities of witnesses. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters may remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding the shooting can email crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: ECST and reference case number 23-61363.