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Thoughts on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY

The shooter — an 18-year old white male — was taken into custody.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - In another example of deja vu happening all over again, on May 14, 2022, at least ten mostly Black people were killed and three wounded outside and inside a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY.

The supermarket is in a predominately Black neighborhood. The shooter — an 18-year old white male — was taken into custody.

Man Charged With Murder After Mass Shooting in Portland

One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Four others were hospitalized with injuries.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt announced nine charges filed against 43-year old Benjamin Smith including one count of Murder in the Second Degree with a firearm, four counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree with a firearm, two counts of Assault in the first degree with a firearm and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree with a firearm.

DA Schmidt also sought and received a warrant for Smith’s arrest.

Six People Shot at WOW Hall Friday Night

There is no suspect in custody at this time. Call Tip line with info: 541.682.5162

(EUGENE, Ore.) - All six shooting victims are in stable condition and/or have been treated and released.

At this point, there is not enough to say if the event was random or targeted to individuals or a group. The only potential suspect description at this time is a male with a hoody.

Mass murder: New Victims, Same Old Questions

This is not a simple event. Why, then, do we respond so simplistically?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This latest massacre – this shattering of young lives, of collective trust and community – is one more revelation that something is profoundly wrong in the world’s most powerful nation, that we aren’t safe, that a deep social wound remains unaddressed.

We are left on our own to ask “why?”

Armond Harper Homicide Remains Unsolved After Three Years

The suspect ran out of the area, northbound on North Mississippi Avenue.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - October 19, 2018, just before 10 a.m., Portland Police Bureau officers responded to the report of a shooting at North Rosa Parks Way and North Albina Avenue.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located 42-year-old Armond Ramoan Harper suffering from a gunshot wound. He died early the next day.

One Man Killed by Gunshot in NE Salem

The alleged shooter is in custody.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Officers located one man who had multiple gunshot wounds. Officers closed multiple streets in the area to set up a perimeter search for involved individuals. A K-9 unit was on scene.

The injured man, identified as 29-year-old Abraham Torres Borja, was transported to Salem Health where he subsequently died from his wounds.

Detectives Investigating Tuesday Night Shooting

One gunshot victim was transported to the hospital.

(SALEM, Ore.) - While deputies were responding to the area, officers from the Salem Police Department located a victim from the shooting during a traffic stop.

An ambulance was called to the stop location and transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.

Salem Man Arrested for Shooting Police Officer

Salem Police Detective Angus “Scotty” Emmons was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives were in their vehicle after conducting an investigation when an unknown vehicle drove up next to the detectives and several shots were fired at the detectives’ vehicle.

One of the bullets penetrated the car, striking a detective in the arm.

Hagg Lake Shooting Suspect Named

There is no update on the condition of either deputy injured in the shooting.

(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore.) - The Washington County Major Crimes Team has identified 56-year old Dante James Halling as the suspect who shot two deputies on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

If you saw Mr. Halling, spoke with him, or know anything about his activities or whereabouts in the weeks prior to the shooting on Thursday, please call the tip line at 503-846-2500.

Two Deputies Shot by Theft Suspect Near Hagg Lake

The suspect surrendered to deputies after sustaining gunshot wounds.

(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore.) - Deputies responded to a theft of a long gun at a residence on SW Scoggins Valley Rd in Gaston. It was reported that the suspect was last seen going into the woods.

While TNT members were looking for the suspect, he began shooting at them. Two deputies were shot by the suspect and multiple TNT members returned fire, injuring the suspect.