Portland man charged with attempted murder after Old Town shooting leaves victim critically hurt
Kurtis M. DeTemple, 34, was arrested in Clackamas County and booked on attempted murder charges. The victim remains hospitalised with life-threatening injuries.
Portland man arrested over Old Town shooting
A 34-year-old Portland man is in custody after a shooting in the city's Old Town neighbourhood left a victim with life-threatening injuries, katu.com reports.
Kurtis M. DeTemple was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of attempted murder in the second degree, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and felon in possession of a firearm. The charges followed an arrest warrant sought by the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.
Gladstone and Oregon City police arrested DeTemple at approximately 3 a.m. on 14 November in Clackamas County, before transferring him to Portland Police Bureau detectives.
The shooting occurred shortly before 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 November, in the 800 block of Northwest Naito Parkway. Officers found an adult man critically injured on a walkway. Paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he remained in a life-threatening condition, police said.
Homicide detectives identified DeTemple following witness interviews, an evidence review, and follow-up on investigative leads. The victim's family has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing.
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