Two men shot in SE Portland gang shooting

By KATU.com Staff Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 12, 2012 at 3:15 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. – Two men were shot outside a nightclub in Southeast Portland early Sunday morning in a gang-related shooting, police said.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 9200 block of Southeast Foster road at 2:15 a.m. They arrived and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.

Medics took both men to the hospital. Police said 28-year-old Elijah Thomas is in critical condition and 24-year-old Deandra Harris is in serious condition.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of the New Copper Penny Restaurant and Nightclub, according to police.

Police do not have a description of the suspect. They said several witnesses at the scene did not talk to officers. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Detective Brian Sims at (503) 823-2079.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.