Portland, Oregon witnessed a shooting at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Northwest Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood on a Saturday morning. According to Oreogon Live, one person was killed, and one was injured in the incident.

The hospital was locked down, and law enforcement authorities were searching for the suspect believed to have fled the scene. The search led to the closure of several streets in the vicinity. The incident triggered a large-scale response from police and emergency personnel, causing tension and concern among residents and visitors in the area.

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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler took to Twitter to urge residents and visitors in the vicinity to remain alert until further notice. The situation remained tense, with the suspect still at large, and authorities taking all necessary precautions to prevent any further harm.

Throughout the day, the search for the shooter extended beyond the hospital premises. There was a possible sighting of the suspect at the nearby Fred Meyer on West Burnside Street, which led to the evacuation and thorough search of the store. However, the suspect was not found, and the store was reopened.

The incident also impacted public transportation services in the area, with TriMet suspending bus service and the Portland Streetcar lines near the hospital temporarily shut down due to the ongoing police activity.

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As the investigation unfolded, details about the victims and the motive behind the shooting were not immediately disclosed to the public. Families of patients, visitors, and employees at the hospital endured hours of uncertainty as law enforcement continued their search for the perpetrator.

The investigation was ongoing, with updates provided by local authorities as they continued their efforts to apprehend the suspect.