‘Terrifying situation’ as bullets fly in NW Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A shooting near a popular Northwest Portland eatery left one person injured and restaurant patrons shaken by the events.

The shooting near NW 21st and Glisan happened around 7:15 p.m. Patrons inside the nearby McMenamin’s Blue Moon Tavern and Grill told KOIN 6 News they heard shots in the street outside and that tavern security led them to the back of the building for safety.

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Investigators remained at the scene for hours. Authorities only said the victim is expected to survive, but provided no other immediate details.

‘Terrifying situation’

Sisters Jennifer Sobolewski and Sally Carter said they were having dinner at the Blue Moon when they heard a commotion outside. Then, about a half-hour later, they heard someone yelling to get down, get away from the windows and move to the back of the restaurant.

“At the same time I’m hearing this pop-pop-pop,” Sobolewski said. Carter added, “Everyone ducked down and went toward the back” in a back hallway. After a few minutes, they were told police were outside at the scene.

“The folks at Blue Moon were awesome, they were amazing,” Sobolewski said. “Unfortunately my car is parked on the street right where some of the bullet casings are.”

She said she would come back later to get her car.

Carter said her heart was pounding as the incident unfolded, “not knowing if you’re going to hear more. … Just wanted to know everyone (I was with) was safe.”

“It’s just a terrifying situation,” said Sobolewski who added she lives in a “rural small town.” They had been talking before they came whether it would be safe in the area.

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