Stop The Bleed Workshop Held at Local Coffee Shop
The training provides neighbors with emergency skills following a local tragedy.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Safety
Northeast Portland residents gathered at Bison Coffeehouse to learn life-saving emergency medical skills. Shop owner Loretta Guzman hosted the Stop The Bleed workshop following the death of her nephew, Leno Batista-Guzman, in a 2024 shooting.
Why it matters
The workshop addresses the ongoing impact of gun violence on local families and provides residents with practical training for bleeding emergencies. Guzman intends to continue these efforts to empower the neighborhood with medical readiness tools.
The training comes two years after the death of 22-year-old Leno Batista-Guzman near Northeast 20th Avenue and Prescott Street. Future sessions are currently being planned by the shop owner.
The players
Loretta Guzman
The owner of Bison Coffeehouse who organized the community training.
Leno Batista-Guzman
A 22-year-old who was killed in a shooting near Northeast 20th Avenue and Prescott Street.
Bison Coffeehouse
A Northeast Portland coffee shop that served as the venue for the emergency medical training.
The details
Loretta Guzman, owner of Bison Coffeehouse, organized the session to teach neighbors how to use gauze and tourniquets to manage traumatic bleeding. Participants received hands-on instruction to build confidence in responding to life-threatening injuries. The event reflects a community-led response to the lingering trauma caused by gun violence in Northeast Portland.
Timeline
October 2024 marks the period when Leno Batista-Guzman was killed.
October 2026 is when the workshop was held at the coffeehouse.
Beyond the Bridges
The event follows the training model established by the national Stop The Bleed campaign. It marks a shift from centralized emergency drills to neighborhood-driven readiness in response to local violence.
Neighborhood residents now have access to basic medical skills for bleeding emergencies taught through this community initiative. Interested individuals can look for upcoming sessions hosted at the Northeast coffee shop.
The takeaway
Empowering neighbors with trauma-response skills helps build resilience against the impact of local violence. Keep an eye on community announcements from the shop to participate in the next scheduled training session.
Further reading
Learn more about local emergency preparedness resources on our Safety page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KPTV.
