Shooting Investigation Leads to Attempted Murder Charges for 17-year-old Girl, 2 guns seized

On Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:47 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to East Precinct responded to a call of a disturbance and shooting in the 15000 block of Southeast Stark Street. Initial information was that two people had guns, and one fired shots. 

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No one was injured. An initial investigation was conducted, including interviewing witnesses and seeking evidence, and it was confirmed that shots had been fired. 

A patrol officer who was training with the Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST) did follow-up investigation, applied for and was granted search warrants, and made a custody plan. 

On June 18^th, 2025, ECST served the warrants and arrested 2 people. The search yielded two firearms, including one with a switch that makes the pistol capable of fully automatic fire.

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A juvenile female, 17, of Portland, was arrested and booked into the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm. 

Rachael A. Bailey, 37, of Portland, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm. 

The case number is 25-95792. 

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