Portland police arrested four teenagers from Seattle on Friday following a violent armed robbery and shooting at a Northeast Portland gas station. According to Portland Police spokesperson Sgt. Kevin Allen, the suspects are linked to a string of violent crimes throughout the week, including a carjacking and multiple armed robberies. One employee, shot five times during the Friday morning incident, remains in a hospital trauma center and is expected to survive.
Arrests Following Northeast Portland Shooting
The investigation began Friday at approximately 4:45 a.m. when several armed suspects robbed a 76 station on Northeast Broadway. During the robbery, a struggle occurred when an employee entered the store, resulting in the victim being shot four times in the abdomen and once in the leg. Police identified the suspects’ vehicles within an hour of the shooting, leading officers to a residence in the 500 block of Northeast Webster.
SWAT teams served a search warrant at the home late Friday night, detaining 12 people and recovering four firearms, including one equipped with a drum magazine. Sgt. Allen stated that investigators believe some of these recovered weapons were used in the recent crimes.
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Police linked the suspects to the Friday shooting through evidence collected at the gas station, allowing them to connect the group to four other criminal incidents that occurred earlier in the week.
Connection to Multiple Violent Crimes
While only three of the teenagers are currently tied to the Friday shooting, all four face charges related to a series of incidents dating back to July 14, 2026. These events include a carjacking of a rideshare driver at Northeast 73rd Avenue and Northeast Halsey Street, and a separate robbery where a gas station clerk was pistol-whipped. Another incident involved a victim being menaced with a firearm after interrupting a car prowl in the 6100 block of Northeast 31st Avenue.
Legal Proceedings and Future Investigation
The four teenagers are currently held at the Donald E. Long Detention Center. Two 17-year-olds, a 16-year-old, and a 15-year-old face a variety of felony charges, including attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and assault. Additionally, police arrested a 36-year-old man at the Webster residence on an outstanding warrant.
Sgt. Allen indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that prosecutors may add or amend charges as evidence is processed. Authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the crimes and how the group from Seattle came to operate in Portland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges do the teenagers face?
The charges vary by individual and include Second-Degree Attempted Murder, First-Degree Robbery, First-Degree Assault, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
What is the condition of the victim shot on Friday?
The employee sustained five gunshot wounds—four to the abdomen and one to the leg—but is expected to survive.
Were there other arrests made during the search?
Yes, police detained 12 people in total during the search warrant execution, which included the arrest of a 36-year-old man on an outstanding warrant.
What steps should the community take to assist in ongoing investigations of this nature?
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