Road Rage Suspect Who Shot at Passing Motorist Arrested by Portland Police
PORTLAND, Ore. — A road rage incident involving a shooting has led to the arrest of a suspect by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
The incident occurred at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at the intersection of North Denver Avenue and North Schofield Street in North Portland.
- Feb. 8, 2026 : Shooting reported near North Denver and North Schofield.
- Afterward : PPB refers case to ECST for follow up investigation.
- April 15, 2026 : SERT serves warrant on North Argyle Street.
- Same day : Radford arrested and two guns seized.
Officers investigated an incident of road rage involving a male driver who shot at a passing male motorist. The victim was not injured in the incident.
PPB’s Enhanced Community Safety Team identified the shooter and conducted a search of a residence in the 2000 block of North Argyle Street yesterday (Wednesday). The suspect was arrested, and the police seized two firearms.
Twenty-nine-year-old Joey A. Radford was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center. He was lodged and charged with first-degree attempted assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
PPB Chief Bob Day states in a press release that individuals involved in violent road rage behavior will be held accountable for their actions.
Day described road rage incidents involving firearms as dangerous, adding that PPB remains committed to safeguarding residents of Portland.
The case is under investigation. Anyone with additional information should contact: [email protected] and reference case number 26-40633.