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July 16, 2026: Portland police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near North Burr Avenue and Smith Street that left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured. Officers found the boy on a sidewalk and took him to a hospital; no arrest had been reported by 10 p.m.
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Published July 17, 2026
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.
For families facing a violent injury, records from the first hours matter. Emergency reports, witness names, and hospital paperwork can help explain what happened and when. In a case involving a child, those details can also matter if insurance questions or later civil claims arise. A careful record from the start is often useful in a Personal Injury (opens in a new tab) matter or, when a shooting causes a death, a Wrongful Death (opens in a new tab) claim.
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