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A police officer holds a firearm as community members gather on June 6 in Minneapolis, for Winston Boogie Smith Jr., who was fatally shot by members of a U.S. Marshals task force several days earlier. (Christian Monterrosa/AP Photo) The homicide rate in some large cities rose by 30% last year. The violence shows no signs of slowing down. We take a look at what's behind the sudden spike, and solutions that could reverse the trend. Guests Patrick Sharkey, professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University. Founder of AmericanViolence.org. Author of "Uneasy Peace." Eddie Bocanegra, senior director of the Rapid Employment and Development Initiative (READI) Chicago at the Heartland Alliance. (@heartlandhelps)
Rose Quarter freeway meeting punctuated by talk of distrust, jobs, restorative justice columbian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from columbian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Portland Nears 400 Shootings in Five Months as Police Grapple for a Response 22 people have lost their lives to gun violence in Portland in 2021. Updated May 14 at 11:17 PM As Portland nears 400 shootings in less than five months, nearly every regional law enforcement agency—including the FBI’s Portland field office—is coordinating a street presence this weekend in hopes of deterring retribution. As of Friday, 23 people had died in Portland shootings this year. As of Thursday, 388 non-suicide shooting incidents had left 125 people injured, according to Sgt. Kevin Allen with the Portland Police Bureau.
30th homicide of 2021 marks painful milestone amid Portland's battle with gun violence Days before he was set to start a new job with the electrician’s union, a 33-year-old father of two young boys died getting pizza in Northeast Portland. Author: Maggie Vespa Updated: 9:57 AM PDT May 14, 2021 Days before he was set to start a new job with the electrician’s union, a 33-year-old father of two young boys died getting pizza in Northeast Portland. Police said the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, as rush hour traffic cruised down Sandy Boulevard, near 118th Avenue. Witnesses reportedly heard close to a dozen shots before the killer sped off, leaving Jalon Yoakum to die at the scene.
One killed, two wounded in Wednesday shootings May 13 2021 A man is shot and killed in broad daylight near a restaurant in Northeast Portland on May 12. Police are investigating two shootings on Wednesday, May 12, including a killing in broad daylight. According to police, a man was shot to death around 5:30 p.m. near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 118th Avenue. Family members identified the victim as Jalon Yoakum. The shooting happened in an area where several people were going to pick up dinner from a local pizza restaurant and a barbecue restaurant. This shooting touched many members of the community, including Pastor J.W. Matt Hennessee.
One killed, two wounded in Wednesday shootings May 13 2021 A man is shot and killed in broad daylight near a restaurant in Northeast Portland on May 12. Police are investigating two shootings on Wednesday, May 12, including a killing in broad daylight. According to police, a man was shot to death around 5:30 p.m. near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 118th Avenue. Family members identified the victim as Jalon Yoakum. The shooting happened in an area where several people were going to pick up dinner from a local pizza restaurant and a barbecue restaurant. This shooting touched many members of the community, including Pastor J.W. Matt Hennessee.
Portlanders react to Chauvin verdict kgw.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kgw.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Heartfelt prayers for Myanmar The Zomi Catholic community at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Southeast Portland brings together faith leaders for prayers âWe are all brothers and sisters in humanity,â Bishop Peter Smith tells the crowd. âNone are free until all are free.â (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel) select Posters at the prayer service include images of Sr. Ann Rose Nu Tawng, a Catholic nun who begged the police and soldiers to shoot her instead of the people protesting. She has become an icon of peaceful resistance in Myanmar. (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel) Francis Kham, leader of the Zomi Catholic community at St. Joseph the Worker, admits to the crowd that his heart is broken by what is happening in their homeland. (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel)