Portland police swiftly arrest an alleged gunman following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon near the Central Library, resulting in a chaotic scene across eight city blocks. The incident took place just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Southwest 10th Avenue and Yamhill Street, where witnesses reported seeing two men fighting moments before the shots were fired.
The wounded victim lay on the ground, reportedly confused and suffering from a chest wound, as bystanders attempted to assist him with makeshift tourniquets. Police spokesperson Terri Wallo Strauss confirmed that detectives closed off the surrounding area, including public transit stops, for investigation, while employees from nearby businesses expressed shock and concern over the unexpected violence in a typically busy part of downtown.
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