Two Arrested After Portland Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured in Centennial Neighborhood

PORTLAND, Ore. — Following the shooting and critical injuries to an adult male in Portland’s Centennial Neighborhood last Friday, East Precinct officers arrested two suspects, without incident, on Sunday.

Jeroshea M. Wilson (27) is facing charges of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. Together with Sir James A. Williams (37), they are charged with the unlawful use of a weapon, the unlawful possession of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The shooting occurred on Friday afternoon at Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street. When East Precinct officers arrived on the scene, they found an adult male with serious injuries. After administering critical lifesaving care, the victim was transported to an area hospital. The suspects had fled the scene.

After an investigation, the officers located the suspect vehicle in a parking lot in the 16000 block of East Burnside Street on Sunday. After searching the area, the officers located the suspect and an associate in the area of Southeast 139th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street.

The two were taken into custody without incident, and the police recovered a firearm. The two men are lodged in the Multnomah County Detention Center.

Anyone with information can contact [email protected] and reference case number 25-228823.