Portland Mourns After Weekend Shootings Leave Two Dead and Several Injured as Police Note Crime Decline

Tyler Francke

November 6, 2025

Portland Mourns After Weekend Shootings Leave Two Dead and Several Injured as Police Note Crime Decline

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland is mourning after a weekend marked by a string of shootings that left two people dead and several others injured. The violent outbreak, spanning multiple neighborhoods, has reignited community fears even as police report an overall drop in crime across the city.

A Weekend of Violence

Between late Friday night and Sunday evening, Portland police responded to five separate shootings across the city. The incidents, which authorities say do not appear to be connected, occurred in areas ranging from the Pearl District to North and Northeast Portland.

One man was found dead in a downtown parking lot, while another fatal shooting took place in North Portland. Two people were injured in the Pearl District, and a 19-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot during an unauthorized Airbnb party in Northeast Portland.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As federal immigration enforcement ramps up in Portland, the spread of false information by social media influencers is also on the rise. In a post widely shared across social media platforms on Monday night, multiple influencers shared that there were reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at Randall Children’s Hospital. Some of the posts said the officers were trying to enter through the hospital’s emergency doors. Others said they were refused entry by hospital security staff. One widely shared photo with an influencer’s handle largely typed across the front shows several men in what appear to be law enforcement uniforms inside the hospital. “Horrific and despicable actions,” one user said. “These people have no souls,” another user added. Comments and reposts poured in from people condemning the actions. Some even shared the address in an apparent call to action. The problem is that none of it was real. Though there are widespread reports of ICE in hospitals nationwide, there was no raid at Randall Children’s Hospital Monday night. A spokesperson for Legacy Health said they were unable to confirm reports that ICE was at Randall Children’s Hospital on Monday, and that the photo circulating did not show any federal law enforcement but rather the hospital’s own security staff. When reached for comment about the incident, a spokesperson for ICE said in an email: “This was absolutely not a law enforcement operation. Whoever reported ICE at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, should have accurately observed ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers prioritizing the care and safety of an individual in their custody. The federal officers transported a subject to the emergency room to ensure necessary medical attention was received. ICE remains committed to the welfare of those in its care.” The spokesperson declined to state whether the individual was a child, but Legacy Health does have an emergency room at the same location that is separate from the children’s hospital. ICE also declined to state whether the individual had been injured during an arrest. At a Wednesday morning press conference, immigrant rights advocate and director of strategy for Innovation Law Lab Isa Pena did not directly answer a question about the harm caused by social media influencers sharing misinformation, but said that ICE are in hospitals. “What we can share is that ICE has been in hospitals and that has been due to the increased violence in their actions in detention,” Pena said. “We have seen multiple individuals be taken to the hospital by ICE because of the violent actions they have taken when detaining individuals, so they are at these places.” “In Oregon you are allowed to film and record ICE activity and police activity, and so our guidance is to document and help us provide evidence without interfering with the federal agents,” she said. Oregon State Representative Ricki Ruiz, whose district includes most of Gresham, took to Facebook Tuesday in response to another false report. “Right now, many of our neighbors are already feeling anxious,” he said. “If you see a post that sounds alarming but isn’t from an official source or trusted community organization, pause before sharing.” In his post, he included a graphic showing a Facebook post from an anonymous user claiming to know someone from the Sheriff’s office who said they’ve been given orders to assist ICE. The graphic shows a big red X drawn over the post, with the words “UNVERIFIED” written above. A spokesperson for the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KOIN 6 News the report is false, and that their deputies have not been instructed to assist ICE. As KOIN 6 News has reported, Oregon has had a sanctuary law on the books since 1987, and it strengthened it in 2020. It means that local law enforcement resources cannot be used to enforce immigration law or assist federal agents in doing so. While the federal government has repeatedly threatened sanctuary jurisdictions in recent months, and a number of Oregon counties are asking for clarity on the state law, it remains unchanged.

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Grief and Fear in the Community

Police Chief Bob Day addressed the tragedies during a Monday press conference, expressing condolences to the victims’ families and emphasizing the department’s commitment to finding those responsible.

“Any loss of life, regardless of the circumstances, is a tragedy for us as a community,” Day said, acknowledging the deep grief residents are feeling.

For many Portlanders, the weekend’s violence struck too close to home. Crystal Flores, who lives near the Airbnb shooting on Thompson Street, described hearing gunfire and seeing police flood her neighborhood.

“It’s not safe in any place that you live — no matter how prestigious or nice the neighborhood might be,” Flores told FOX 12. She recalled a previous incident when stray bullets hit her home, with one round landing on her daughter’s bed as she slept. “It’s terrifying,” she said.

Police Cite Progress Despite Tragedy

While the weekend’s events rattled residents, Chief Day pointed to encouraging trends in citywide data. Portland’s homicide rate has fallen 37% compared to last year, with firearm-related homicides down 42%.

Day said those numbers reflect the city’s progress in addressing gun violence but admitted they offer “cold comfort” to a community still shaken by deadly incidents.

“One of our primary goals is to reduce crime — and the fear of crime,” he said, speaking to KATU News. “But we know fear doesn’t always decline at the same pace as statistics.”

The chief also acknowledged that staffing shortages remain a challenge. The Portland Police Bureau currently employs about 810 officers, but Day hopes to grow the force to roughly 1,100 officers within three years to improve response times and visibility in high-risk areas.

Separate Shootings, Shared Trauma

The shootings unfolded in rapid succession:

Pearl District: A man and a woman were injured in a shooting near a busy nightlife area.
Downtown: A man was found dead in a parking lot early Saturday morning.
North Portland: A separate fatal shooting claimed another life Sunday afternoon.
Northeast Portland: A 19-year-old was shot at an unauthorized Airbnb gathering.

Investigators say none of the incidents appear linked, though all remain under active investigation.

Balancing Progress and Public Anxiety

Despite the statistics showing a steady decline in violent crime, residents say the emotional toll of repeated shootings has left neighborhoods uneasy.

Community leaders have called for continued investment in violence prevention programs and youth outreach, saying that rebuilding trust and safety will take sustained effort.

Chief Day echoed those concerns, promising that detectives are “working tirelessly” to bring closure to the victims’ families. “We can’t lose sight of the human cost behind every number,” he said.

Moving Forward

As investigations continue, Portland finds itself caught between cautious optimism and collective mourning. While crime data suggests a city moving in the right direction, each act of violence renews painful questions about safety and justice.

For residents like Flores, the hope is that the numbers eventually translate into peace on their streets. “You can’t measure fear in statistics,” she said quietly. “You just hope the next shot isn’t near your home.”