Portland, OR — A man was found dead Tuesday evening following a shooting outside the Quality Inn in Northeast Portland, authorities reported. Police responded to the scene shortly before 5:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve after receiving calls about a shooting in the hotel parking lot, located at Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim’s body in the lot. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) confirmed that the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. As of late Tuesday evening, there were no suspects in custody and no immediate arrests had been made.

The PPB’s homicide unit took over the investigation, and a mobile command center was set up in the parking lot to assist with the inquiry. Despite the ongoing investigation, nearby roads remained open to traffic, though police cordoned off the hotel parking lot to preserve the crime scene.

At this time, authorities have not released any details about the victim’s identity, nor have they disclosed information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation remains active as detectives work to gather evidence and identify any potential witnesses.

This shooting marks another violent incident in Portland, which has seen an uptick in gun violence in recent months. Residents in the area have expressed concern about safety, especially around busy public spaces like hotels and commercial districts.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Portland Police Bureau.