Crime & Safety

1 Person Injured In Shooting At Restaurant Monday: Police

One man is in serious condition after being shot by an attempted burglar at El Burrito Loco early Monday. No suspects have been identified.

PORTLAND, OR — A man was reportedly shot after confronting someone attempting to break into a shed at a Northeast Portland business early Monday. The shooting victim remains in serious condition, police said, adding that no suspects have been caught at this time.

Portland Police Bureau officers from both the North and East Precincts were dispatched just after 3:30 a.m. April 30 to the reported shooting at El Burrito Loco, 3126 N.E. 82nd Ave.

The shooting victim reportedly told police he was shot when he confronted someone trying to break into a shed at the fast food restaurant. The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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A K9 unit searched the area but did not locate any suspects.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the city's Detective Division Assault Detail at 503-823-0479.

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