13-year-old seriously hurt in North Portland shooting, police say

Portland police are investigating a shooting in North Portland that left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured on Wednesday night.

The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m. at North Burr Avenue and Smith Street, according to KATU. Officers arrived and found the boy on a sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Police started trauma first aid at the scene before he was taken to a hospital.

His current condition was not immediately available. As of 10 p.m., police said they had no one in custody.

The bureau closed surrounding blocks while detectives worked the scene. The investigation involves the Enhanced Community Safety Team, the Focused Intervention Team, and North Precinct officers, KATU reported.

Police asked anyone with immediate information about the suspect or suspects to call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.

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