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Police collect evidence shortly after a mass shooting in Northeast Portland on Saturday, February 19. MATHIEU LEWIS-ROLLAND
The man responsible for fatally shooting one woman and injuring at least three others Saturday night in Northeast Portland has been identified by local journalists, activist researchers, and police as Ben Smith. Smith’s identity was verified by the Oregonian and OPB Monday night after speaking with his neighbors and family members. Police shared his name in a Tuesday morning press release.
Smith, 43, has lived in an apartment across from Normandale
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