Early morning Hazelwood gunplay leads to felon arrest

They’re still not sure why this man was apparently firing off a gun in the Gateway District of Hazelwood. Here’s what’s known at this time …

Officials say a man was reported shooting a gun in the parking lot of this establishment – Don’s Dugout – after it had closed for the evening.

Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Responding to “shots fired” calls that came into 9-1-1, Portland Police Bureau (PPB) East Precinct District Officers converged in the Hazelwood Neighborhood near NE 117^th and NE Halsey Street on September 1, at 2:35 a.m.

There’s no indication that the gunpfire had anything to do with the establishment – Don’s Dugout, located at 11642 NE Halsey Street – where police found “evidence of gunfire”, according to PPB Public Information Officer Sgt. Pete Simpson.

What they didn’t find were any victims – or any suspects.

After strolling through the neighborhood, the suspected gunman ended up here – between the Taco Bell and Jody’s Bar & Grill, in the parking lot.

Apparently, the shooting suspect walked south on NE 117^th Avenue, through the neighborhood, and turned east on NE Glisan Street.

“Approximately 15 minutes later, officers responded to the report of a man brandishing a firearm in the parking lot of Jody’s Bar & Grill,” Simpson reported.

Police say they arrested this man, 29-year-old Gerry Deray Cunningham, and recovered a handgun. MCDC booking photo

Officers arrived at the establishment’s parking lot, Simson said, and arrested 29-year-old Gerry Deray Cunningham at 2:42 a.m. They recovered a handgun. “No victims of the shooting have been located.”
Cunningham was booked into the Multnomah County Jail 5:28 a.m. on charges of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

At this writing, Cunningham is lodged at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail in lieu of a $20,000 bond; and he is also being held for Parole Violation.

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