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One Man Killed, Five Injured in Early-Morning Shooting in Portlands Cully Neighborhood
One man died and five others, including a 15‑year‑old, were injured in a shooting that erupted in the early hours of Sunday morning in Portland’s Cully neighborhood. Police responded at 3:33 a.m. to a report of gunfire on the 5800 block of Northeast Alberta Street, where investigators recovered shell casings across three blocks and found evidence of dozens of rounds fired. The incident has left the community shaken and the Portland Police Bureau still searching for the suspect or suspects, with no arrests made as of this writing.
The shooting unfolded in a residential area of the Cully district, a neighborhood in northeast Portland that is bounded by the Portland International Airport to the north and Rose City Park to the south. According to police, the scene was described as chaotic, with hundreds of residents and passersby gathered when officers arrived. Two victims were found with gunshot wounds and were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. A third victim was later taken to a hospital by private vehicle, and a fourth and fifth victim were also reported to have been injured and are expected to survive.
Sgt. Kevin Allen of the Portland Police Bureau said preliminary evidence indicates that dozens of rounds were fired over multiple neighborhood blocks. Forensic investigators and detectives remained on the scene late into the Sunday afternoon to collect evidence and interview witnesses. The police have recovered shell casings that suggest the shooting involved a high volume of fire, but no suspect has been identified or apprehended.
The deceased victim was an adult male who was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Five other individuals sustained gunshot wounds; among them is a 15‑year‑old who was hospitalized but is expected to recover. All five injured victims were taken to hospitals by ambulance or private vehicle, and their conditions are being monitored by medical staff.
Chief Bob Day expressed sadness over the violence and urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. He emphasized that the police are actively investigating the shooting and that community cooperation is essential to identifying the perpetrator(s). The Portland Police Bureau has issued a public request for information, encouraging witnesses to contact the bureau online under case number 26‑224255.
Cully is a historically diverse neighborhood located in the northeast quadrant of Portland. It is named after early settler Thomas Cully and is bordered by the Portland International Airport to the north, Rose City Park to the south, and the neighborhoods of Sunderland, Concordia, and Beaumont‑Wilshire to the west. The area has limited parkland per capita and has seen a mix of residential and commercial development over recent decades.
Gun violence remains a persistent issue in Portland, with the city experiencing a range of incidents from isolated shootings to larger mass‑shooting events. The Cully shooting is part of a broader pattern of early‑morning gunfire that has affected several neighborhoods in recent months. Police and community leaders have called for increased attention to neighborhood safety and support for residents impacted by violence.
At present, no suspect has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. The Portland Police Bureau continues to review evidence, interview witnesses, and coordinate with other agencies. The city is monitoring the health status of the injured victims and has not released further details about the motive or potential connections to other incidents. Residents are advised to stay alert and report any information that could assist the investigation.
The shooting unfolded in a residential area of the Cully district, a neighborhood in northeast Portland that is bounded by the Portland International Airport to the north and Rose City Park to the south. According to police, the scene was described as chaotic, with hundreds of residents and passersby gathered when officers arrived. Two victims were found with gunshot wounds and were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. A third victim was later taken to a hospital by private vehicle, and a fourth and fifth victim were also reported to have been injured and are expected to survive.
Sgt. Kevin Allen of the Portland Police Bureau said preliminary evidence indicates that dozens of rounds were fired over multiple neighborhood blocks. Forensic investigators and detectives remained on the scene late into the Sunday afternoon to collect evidence and interview witnesses. The police have recovered shell casings that suggest the shooting involved a high volume of fire, but no suspect has been identified or apprehended.
The deceased victim was an adult male who was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Five other individuals sustained gunshot wounds; among them is a 15‑year‑old who was hospitalized but is expected to recover. All five injured victims were taken to hospitals by ambulance or private vehicle, and their conditions are being monitored by medical staff.
Chief Bob Day expressed sadness over the violence and urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. He emphasized that the police are actively investigating the shooting and that community cooperation is essential to identifying the perpetrator(s). The Portland Police Bureau has issued a public request for information, encouraging witnesses to contact the bureau online under case number 26‑224255.
Cully is a historically diverse neighborhood located in the northeast quadrant of Portland. It is named after early settler Thomas Cully and is bordered by the Portland International Airport to the north, Rose City Park to the south, and the neighborhoods of Sunderland, Concordia, and Beaumont‑Wilshire to the west. The area has limited parkland per capita and has seen a mix of residential and commercial development over recent decades.
Gun violence remains a persistent issue in Portland, with the city experiencing a range of incidents from isolated shootings to larger mass‑shooting events. The Cully shooting is part of a broader pattern of early‑morning gunfire that has affected several neighborhoods in recent months. Police and community leaders have called for increased attention to neighborhood safety and support for residents impacted by violence.
At present, no suspect has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. The Portland Police Bureau continues to review evidence, interview witnesses, and coordinate with other agencies. The city is monitoring the health status of the injured victims and has not released further details about the motive or potential connections to other incidents. Residents are advised to stay alert and report any information that could assist the investigation.
