Portland man taken into custody after shooting at Raleigh Hills gas station

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information about a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Raleigh Hills gas station Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Around 9:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Beaverton and Tigard police departments responded to various reports of a shooting at the 76 gas station at 5065 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road.

When they arrived, they discovered that the person had been shot and taken to a local hospital. The person is anticipated to survive.

During an investigation by detectives from the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team, a man who identified himself as being engaged in the incident came forward.

Portland resident John Anthony James, 49, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault, second-degree attempted assault, unauthorized use of a weapon, reckless endangerment, and menacing.

Anyone who observed the incident and has not yet spoken with police can contact the sheriff’s office investigations section at 503-846-2500, using case number 50-26-16005.

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