Portland Man Arrested After Shooting at Washington County Gas Station

A 49-year-old Portland man was arrested following a shooting Tuesday night, November 10, at a 76 Gas Station in Washington County that left one person injured.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the gas station, located at 5065 SW Scholls Ferry Road. Officers from the Beaverton and Tigard police departments also responded.

When deputies arrived, they learned that the people involved had left the scene in vehicles. Deputies secured the area while investigators began processing the crime scene.

During the investigation, another caller reported transporting a shooting victim to a local hospital. The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and the person is expected to survive.

Detectives with the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) took over the investigation.

As the investigation progressed, a man came forward and identified himself as being involved in the incident. Detectives interviewed 49-year-old John Anthony James of Portland before arresting him.

James was booked on the following charges:

• Assault in the First Degree
• Attempted Assault in the Second Degree
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Reckless Endangering
• Menacing

The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives believe additional witnesses may have information about the shooting.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 503-846-2500. Callers should reference case number 50-26-16005.