Police investigate pre-dawn shooting near Northeast Prescott Street and 82nd Avenue; one hospitalized, no suspect identified
What happened
Portland police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured in Northeast Portland early Friday, February 13, 2026, near Northeast Prescott Street and Northeast 82nd Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 2:30 a.m. When police arrived, they found a shooting victim at the scene. The person was taken to a hospital, and authorities said the victim is expected to recover.
What is known — and what is not
Investigators had not released a suspect description or announced any arrests as of Friday morning. Police also had not publicly disclosed the victim’s age or gender, the circumstances that preceded the shooting, or whether the victim and shooter knew each other.
Police have not said how many shots were fired or whether additional victims were involved. The investigation remained active as officers worked the scene and followed up on potential leads.
Location: Northeast Prescott Street near Northeast 82nd Avenue
Time: Just before 2:30 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026
Injuries: One person hospitalized; expected to recover
Suspect information: Not released
Why this intersection matters for investigators
The shooting occurred along a corridor that includes busy commercial areas, apartment complexes, and through-traffic connecting neighborhoods in East and Northeast Portland. In cases like this, detectives typically attempt to establish a timeline of movements before and after shots were fired, identify witnesses who may have left before police arrived, and review nearby security-camera footage that could capture vehicles or individuals leaving the area.
How the case typically proceeds
Early-stage shooting investigations often hinge on physical evidence collected at the scene, medical information from treating providers, and interviews with people who were nearby at the time of the gunfire. Investigators generally work to determine whether the incident was targeted or random, whether a firearm was recovered, and whether the shooting is connected to any earlier disputes or calls for service in the area.
Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators.
What residents can do
Anyone who witnessed the shooting, heard gunshots, or has relevant video from doorbell cameras, business surveillance systems, or vehicle dash cameras from the area around Northeast Prescott Street and Northeast 82nd Avenue during the pre-dawn hours Friday is being asked to provide that information to police.
The Portland Police Bureau has not released additional details, and the investigation remains ongoing.