GRESHAM, Ore. — At least seven people are recovering from injuries after gunfire erupted at a vigil for an Oregon shooting victim, authorities said.
Seven shot overnight near SE Stark and 174th. Scene is near spot of earlier shooting. @KGWNews pic.twitter.com/fkGbVO9WJb
— Eric Patterson (@KGWphotog) April 27, 2021
According to KPTV and KGW, the incident occurred about 11:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Southeast 174th Avenue and Southeast Start Street in Gresham. People were paying tribute to a man who had died there the day before, 22-year-old Alejandro Barajas, when a dark SUV drove past, the news outlets reported. The vehicle and crowd then exchanged fire, Gresham police said.
Police arrived to find seven shooting victims, who are being treated at nearby hospitals, according to KPTV. Police said everyone who was hurt is expected to recover, the news outlet reported.
Seven people shot at SE Stark and 174th overnight. They are in stable condition.They were at a vigil for 22 year old Alejandro Barajas who was shot and killed here Sunday night. @GreshamPD #Fox12Oregon pic.twitter.com/Pt0ygvrFLe
— Marilyn Deutsch (@marilyndeutsch) April 27, 2021
Authorities are still searching for the vehicle, which fled the scene, KPTV reported. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the vigil shooting or Barajas’ death, according to the news outlet.
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