"Spate of Deadly Shootings in Downtown Portland Leaves Community on Edge"

Ryan Martin, a 47-year-old man from southwest Washington, was identified as the victim in an alleged road rage shooting in downtown Portland. Geoffrey Edward Hammond, a 46-year-old Portland financier, pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and unlawful use of a weapon in Martin's death and the injury of another man at the scene. The incident occurred during rush hour when Martin and Hammond exchanged gestures before Hammond shot Martin in the chest and wounded another man who was recording the scene. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.