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PORTLAND, Ore. — Six people were shot outside Normandale Park in Northeast Portland on Saturday night as a crowd gathered in protest of shootings by police.

Investigators say four women and two men were shot at Northeast 55th and Hassalo around 8:00pm. A woman who died has been identified as 60-year-old Brandy “June” Knightly, who reportedly went by “T-Rex”.

Police on Tuesday identified the suspect as 43-year-old Benjamin Smith. He’s in the hospital in serious condition. There is no word on the potential charges that he may face at this time.

Reports are that Smith, who lives in a nearby apartment complex, confronted the group before witnesses say at least 10 gunshots were exchanged and somebody returned fire.

A neighbor walking her dog says she saw the muzzle flash and ran for cover.

“I saw 20-40 people right after the shooting that I assumed were helping out before the police responded”, said another neighbor.

Detectives say witnesses removed critical evidence before officers arrived and they’re asking that anyone with evidence including video to contact them.

The group planned to protest over the death of Amir Locke, who was shot and killed by police in Minneapolis a few weeks ago and Patrick Kimmons, who was shot and killed by Portland Police in 2018.

Portland Police and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon address the weekend of gun violence in Portland on Tuesday morning: