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PPB: 2 shot in Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood; search underway for suspects

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Police are searching for suspects after a man was killed and another was injured following a shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood Friday night, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to Southeast 112th Avenue and Powell Boulevard. On the scene, a KOIN 6 News crew saw a crashed car with smashed windows. Police have not confirmed if the victims were inside of the car.

PPB said tactical teams, including a Special Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit are responding near SE 120th Avenue and SE Kelly Street with Focused Intervention Team officers searching for any suspects.

As authorities search the area, SE 122nd Avenue is closed in both directions between SE Clinton Street and SE Bush Street. Police have also closed SE Powell Boulevard between SE 108th Avenue and SE 122nd Avenue.

Community members are asked to shelter in place and lock doors and windows as authorities search the area.

Authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects.

This is a developing story.