Police recovered a black handgun from the scene. (Credit: Portland Police) PORTLAND, Ore. - Police in Portland, Oregon, said a suspected gunman is in jail after he allegedly shot an Airbnb host.Authorities said the shooting happened Wednesday around 8:38 p.m.
local time. Caveion Lett, 21, is charged with attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, and unlawful use of a weapon.
He’s currently located at the Multnomah County Detention Center.Investigators said they responded to the shooting at a house on the 4600 block of Northeast Grand Avenue.
They found the Airbnb host, a woman, shot in the chest before transporting her to a local hospital. Investigators said she did have life-threatening injuries but the medical staff was able to save her life. RELATED: Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekendAuthorities said Lett was in a room of the house and surrendered to police after a protracted negotiation.It is believed the Airbnb host was attempting to contact Lett before he fired multiple rounds from a 9mm handgun through the door, according to a news release.