1 shot behind Islamic School of Portland, alleged shooter in custody

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - One person was shot behind the Islamic School of Portland on Thursday afternoon.

According to police, the alleged shooter is in custody. The shooting happened in the West Portland Park Neighborhood of Southwest Portland around 2:23 p.m.

Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting involving two men in the 10200 Block of Southwest Capitol Highway. When they arrived, officers found a man who had been hurt. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers learned the accused shooter entered the Islamic School of Portland, but fortunately, he exited the building and was taken into custody without incident.

Additional officers conducted a thorough search of the school to ensure that everyone was safe and a gun was recovered.

Their preliminary investigation revealed the two men knew each other and have a connection to the school and nearby mosque. Officers also determined the shooting happened in the parking lot located at the top of a stairwell behind the school, and not inside the school itself.

PPB Command and Supervisors have been in touch with officials at the mosque, school and the members of the PPB Muslim Advisory Council.PPB's Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST) responded to the scene to continue the investigation.