MAX Train Shooting Sends Man To Hospital, Police Look For Suspect

PORTLAND, OR — Just before 7 p.m., someone called 911 to report a fight on a MAX train at the Main Street Transit Station. Transit Police officers and officers arrived at the station on Southeast 96th Avenue.

As they pulled up. they were told by dispatch that someone had fired a gun.

They quickly found a man on the floor of the train with a gunshot wound, secured the crime scene, and brought in paramedics to treat the man. They were able to get him to the hospital by ambulance.

Officials say that the man had non-life threatening injuries and should be ok.

Police are still looking for the suspect. They have not yet released a description or more details on what led to the shooting.

They say that if anyone has information about this case, please contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and please reference case number 22-58707. Or tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers. 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 can remain anonymous. Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/">http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/">http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/">http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smart phone or tablet.