Man Shot in Targeted Attack at Johnson Creek Park
A man was shot and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries at Johnson Creek Park in Southeast Portland on Thursday morning. Police believe the shooting was a targeted attack, not random, and that the suspect fled before officers arrived. The victim is…
Portland, OR, August 20, 2026 —
A shooting incident at Johnson Creek Park in Southeast Portland on Thursday morning has left one man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities were called to the park on Thursday morning where they discovered the victim. Emergency medical services transported the man to a local hospital. His injuries were initially described as life-threatening, though subsequent information indicates he is expected to recover.
Investigators have stated that they believe the shooting was a targeted attack, distinguishing it from a random act of violence. The suspect reportedly fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers.
The specific circumstances leading up to the shooting and the identity of the suspect have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff, Abby Davis on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
