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Portland Police Homicide Unit Investigates Fatal Shooting in Kenton Neighborhood; City's 16th Homicide of the Year

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Published on March 08, 2024
Portland Police Homicide Unit Investigates Fatal Shooting in Kenton Neighborhood; City's 16th Homicide of the YearSource: Facebook/Portland Police Bureau

A fatal shooting in Portland's Kenton Neighborhood last Friday evening has left a man dead, authorities confirm. Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Eric D. Toner II. His death has been ruled a homicide by gunshot according to the medical examiner.

In a statement obtained by Portland Police Bureau, the department stated that they believe to have contacted everyone involved in the incident and are not actively seeking any suspects at this time. The case is still under investigation by the Portland Police Homicide Unit, working in tandem with the Multnomah County District Attorney's office.

Toner's tragic passing marks the 16th of the year. The city’s police department urges anyone with information about this particular case to step forward. Details can be shared confidentially with Detective Jeff Pontius at [email protected] or by calling 503-823-0433, or with Detective Steve Gandy at [email protected] or 503-823-0449, and reference case number 24-51348.