MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the shooting that occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, near Northeast 235th Avenue and Northeast Arata Road in Wood Village.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl turned himself into the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. The surrender was facilitated through his attorney at the request of detectives. Deputies and detectives, along with the United States Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, had been looking for the suspect. 

The suspect surrendered at the Multnomah County Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center in Northeast Portland, where detectives booked him into custody on charges of Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

This incident began as a physical fight between two teenage girls after exiting a school bus. Both girls know the 14-year-old suspect. During the fight, the 14-year-old boy is accused of pulling out a firearm and shooting the 13-year-old girl. The suspect immediately left the scene after the shooting. Detectives have confirmed that the 14-year-old suspect is not enrolled in the Reynolds School District.

The 13-year-old victim remains in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Her identity will not be released.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the efforts of the deputies, detectives, and analysts who worked on this case. From the initial response - which involved a significant number of on-duty resources to render emergency, life-saving aid to the victim and secure the crime scene - to the round-the-clock efforts of detectives over the weekend, every available resource was dedicated to investigating this incident.

Additionally, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to the community members who came forward to provide cell phone video, tips, and other information. MCSO also thanks the public safety call-takers and dispatchers at the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) for their handling of the initial 911 call and subsequent weekend tips.

Because the suspect is under 18, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is not releasing additional information about him. 

Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

ORS 133.870 generally prohibits the release of jail booking photos to the public unless it is determined that there is a law enforcement purpose.

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

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