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Shots Fired in the West End

April 29, 2024 In: Briefs No comments
Shots Fired in the West End

POLICE BEAT Shots Fired In The West End Portland Police responded to a report of shots fired on April 28th, 2024, at 6:41 p.m. on Tate Street. Evidence of a firearm being discharged several times in the area was discovered. Two persons of i... Read more

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