Police Seek Tips After Man Shot in North Portland's Northgate Park

Canadian vendors stranded after van theft near Portland Expo Center; Amtrak's new Airo trains to change Portland trips

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting at Northgate Park in north Portland that left a man seriously injured but expected to survive. Canadian vendors visiting Portland for the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show had their van, packed with fishing tackle and serving as their ride home, stolen from a hotel lot near the Portland Expo Center. New Amtrak Airo trains are set to start serving the Cascades route between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene this summer, bringing more seats and modern amenities to Portland riders.

Why it matters

The shooting in Northgate Park highlights ongoing public safety concerns in Portland, while the van theft incident illustrates the challenges faced by visiting vendors and businesses. The arrival of the new Amtrak Airo trains also represents a significant upgrade to transportation options in the region.

The details

In the Northgate Park shooting, the Portland Police Bureau's Enhanced Community Safety Team is leading the investigation and asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers of Oregon, which is offering a reward. The Canadian vendors had their Ford EC350 van with British Columbia plates stolen from a hotel lot near the Portland Expo Center, leaving them stranded without their transportation and equipment. The new Amtrak Airo trains will feature larger windows, power at every seat, better accessibility, and faster diesel-electric transitions, though some early reviewers have questioned the comfort of the new reclining design.

  • The shooting occurred on Saturday morning.
  • The van theft happened Friday night into Saturday morning.

The players

Portland Police Bureau's Enhanced Community Safety Team

The police unit leading the investigation into the Northgate Park shooting.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon

An organization offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest in the Northgate Park shooting.

Canadian vendors

Visitors to the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show who had their van stolen from a hotel lot near the Portland Expo Center.

Amtrak

The passenger rail service that is adding new Airo trains to the Cascades route serving Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of public safety and property crime in Portland, as well as the importance of supporting local businesses and improving regional transportation options. The community will be watching to see how authorities respond to the shooting and van theft, and whether the new Amtrak trains can provide a more comfortable and convenient travel experience for riders.