*****Gang Team Investigating Aloha Shooting
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - 01/21/13
Update:
The name of the victim in this case is Juan Jose Venezuela. He is 21 years old and lives in aloha near where the shooting occurred. Detectives from the gang team are still working on ht ease and no arrests have been made at this time.
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On January 19, 2013, at about 9:00 pm, Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of SW 170th Avenue and SW Vendala Park Lane, in the community of Aloha. One man was shot in the back as he walked along SW 170th Ave. He is currently in critical condition at Emmanuel Hospital.
The Washington County Interagency Gang Enforcement Team (IGET) was called in to investigate the shooting. Witnesses reported seeing two Hispanic males in their 30's running from the scene. They were both wearing dark blue colored clothing. No further description is available at this time. Witness statements lead investigators to believe that this incident is gang related and not a random shooting.
The case is under investigation and no further details are available at this time. Investigators are asking the public to call 503-629-0111 if they have any information about this crime.
Attached Media Files: 2013-01/1128/61014/PR_130119_Shooting_in_Aloha.pdf
