NoPo Shooting Epidemic? You weigh in.

I can't help but notice a trend in the news lately with North Portland and incidents in gun violence. So, is it simply the news sensationalizing shootings that happen to be in NoPo, or has there been an increase in shootings in our community over the last few years? What do you think? Weigh in by posting your comments below.

Here are some recent headlines:

• Officer-Involved Shooting in North Portland from Portland Communique
• 15-year old shot in North Portland from The Oregonian
• Man, 51, shot in arm while driving car from The Oregonian