Recent shootings cause concern amongst Portland residents

Residents in neighborhoods such as Eliot and Boise continue to insist not enough is being done to protect those communities.

[superbeesonic]

if i was mayor, i would declare everybody can open-carry. you can't really call 911 when your being shot at.

[valisa]

Portland is one of the most dangerous places to live

[elmergraham]

Climate change made them do it for sure!😂

[TheJhndarwin]

Portland police was never defunded so just stop already

[maryhensley]

Never forget those that defunded the police! Disgrace!

[DG-oqhj]

It's NOT GUN VIOLENCE. It's people violence. You don't blame cars for traffic deaths or forks for heart disease. People keep trying to blame the tool used and not hold the person squeezing the trigger responsible.

[CptPlanet]

communities of color or enforced poverty?

[Shalanda-um]

The camaraderie among participants creates a sense of belonging, like a family united by shared interests.🌺