On Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 11:46 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to a shooting call in the 800 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers at the scene provided trauma first aid until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died.
The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jennifer Hertzler
[email protected] (503) 823-1040 or Detective Joseph Corona
[email protected] (503) 823-0508. Please reference case number 24-66219.
During the investigation, Southwest 10th Avenue will be closed from Southwest Taylor Street to Southwest Yamhill Street.
The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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