Man shot in head in downtown Portland

By Associated Press and KATU Web Staff Published: Aug 7, 2007 at 6:23 AM PST Last Updated: Aug 8, 2007 at 8:46 PM PST
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PORTLAND, Ore. - A man has life-threatening injuries after being shot in the head in downtown Portland early Tuesday morning.

The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Southwest 10th Avenue around 1 a.m.

The victim, identified as 26-year-old James Spence, was immediately transported to Oregon Health and Science University.
      
Detectives are following leads provided by witnesses but are not releasing suspect information. The shooting remains under investigation.
     
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective Brian Grose at (503) 823-0757 or Detective Bryan Steed at (503) 823-0395.