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Portland police seek info on 13 weekend shootings

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Between Friday night and Sunday morning, the Portland Police Bureau says it responded to 13 shootings. 

The shootings all occurred within 28 hours of each other. One person died and three others were injured, police said. Officers arrested two suspects.

Police said in the East Precinct, there were five incidents of shots fired reported within about 3 hours of one other. These five shootings placed a significant strain on resources, the bureau said. 

At one crime scene, officers needed community members’ help to block traffic while they looked for evidence. 

Investigators believe some of the shootings were related. In total, officers recovered 151 casings from the crime scenes. 

Anyone who witnessed the shootings or anyone with information should email crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and reference the corresponding case number. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Oregon. 

Police responded to the following cases: