PORTLAND, Ore. — A woman accused of shooting a man in Southeast Portland was arrested Thursday for attempted murder. The victim is her spouse or former spouse, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reported.
The victim, a 75-year-old man, was shot in the face. He was taken to the hospital and police said his injuries are not life-threatening.
The woman, 73-year-old Lana J. Strand, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. She faces charges of second-degree attempted murder (domestic violence) and unlawful use of a weapon (domestic violence).
At 4:25 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Southeast 79th Avenue and Powell Boulevard. The victim said he'd been shot by a woman who'd left the area after the shooting, and gave officers a description of the woman. They found her trying to drive away and took her into custody. Investigators retrieved a revolver they believe was used in the shooting.
Anyone with information about the case who has not spoken to police should email PPB Detective Caroline Greulich at caroline.greulich@police.portlandoregon.gov. Please reference case number 24-44215.
Domestic violence resources
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
- Love is Respect Hotline (for youth): 866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- Call to Safety (local 24/7 crisis line): 503-235-5333, 1-888-235-5333 or calltosafety.org
- UNICA (local 24/7 Spanish language crisis line): 503-232-4448
- The Gateway Center (range of domestic violence services in Multnomah County): 503-988-6400
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