PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — On Tuesday, Portland hit a grim milestone with its eighth homicide so far of 2026 after an early-morning shooting on the city’s southeast side.
Also on Tuesday, Portland city leaders discussed efforts to reduce gun violence during a public safety meeting, highlighting a decline in shootings and ongoing outreach to people considered most at risk.
“Our goal is again to reduce shootings, prevent retaliation and increase public safety,” officials with the city’s Ceasefire Program said during the meeting…