PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was arrested and two guns were seized after officials say a shooting in Southeast Portland parking lot led to a police chase Saturday night.
At around 9 p.m., officers and a K9 unit responded to reports of shots fired in a parking lot in the 2600 block of Southeast 122nd Avenue.
When they arrived, officers said they found two men, one of whom put his gun down and surrendered to police.
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The other man drove away from the scene in his Jeep. Police say officers pursued the Jeep for a few blocks, then used a PIT maneuver to get it to stop.
The driver, identified as 28-year-old Lamariea Taylor, then jumped out of the Jeep and tried to run away, but was arrested soon after.
Police say early investigation found both of the men had been pointing guns at each other when the shots were fired. Both of the guns were seized as evidence.
A man was arrested and two guns were seized after a shooting in a parking lot led to a police chase in SE Portland on May 24, 2025. (PPB)
Taylor was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of attempting to elude police by vehicle, attempting to elude police on foot, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, interfering with a peace officer, third-degree escape and resisting arrest.
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The other man involved was interviewed and released at the scene.
The incident is currently under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Portland police.