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DEPUTIES INVESTIGATING OVERNIGHT SHOOTING AND BURGLARY IN WOOD VILLAGE, OREGON

WOOD VILLAGE, OR (October 22, 2021) - The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area near NE Halsey Street & Birch Avenue in Wood Village Friday morning, around 3:30 A.M., after receiving reports of a shooting.

Deputies did not immediately find evidence of gunfire. Approximately 45 minutes later, deputies received a report that a nearby home was struck by gunfire.

Deputies confirmed the report.

The occupants, who were home at the time of the shooting, did not report any injuries. (Report #21-53457.)

As deputies continued to check the area for evidence, they found a home on Birch Avenue with its front door open.

Deputies used the public address (PA) system on their vehicles to call for anyone inside to exit the property.

After no response, deputies entered the home and located one person inside. During the investigation, the occupant reported that several firearms were stolen from the residence. The individual was not hurt. (Report #21-53464.)

At this time, it is unknown if the crimes are related.

No one has been arrested in either crime, and no suspect description is available.

Deputies are asking anyone who lives in this area to review security video footage for any suspicious activity that occurred overnight.

Anyone with information or video can contact the MCSO Tip Line at 503-988-0560.

No further information is available, and the investigation is ongoing.

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