Tragedy has struck the Hazelwood neighborhood, where a man's life was abruptly ended by gunfire. The Portland Police Bureau has identified the victim as 35-year-old Morieo Camel-Harris of Portland, confirming to the public that his death was the result of a homicide by gunshot wound. The fatal shooting occurred on Monday, April 1, and has left Camel-Harris's family grieving and in need of privacy during this trying time.
Last seen in the 9900 block of Southeast Stark Street, details surrounding the incident remain scarce, as detectives from the Homicide Detail, alongside Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division, work the scene. In an adjoining incident, another person was discovered with life-threatening injuries and was swiftly taken to a local hospital. As the authorities dive into the investigation, they urge anyone with information to come forward. Responses must be directed to Detective Calvin Goldring or Detective Brad Clifton via their respective emails, referencing case number 24-79807.
Traffic disruption ensued several hours post-discovery as official protocols were carried out for evidence collection and witness interviews. The scene, marked by the somber task of the officers and forensic teams, quietly echoed with the solemnity of an inquiry into untimely death. Meanwhile, law enforcement's plea for additional leads illuminates an unsettling reality: the perpetrator remains at large as this dark chapter is yet to find closure.
The Portland Police Bureau, steadfast in their resolve, has extended a photograph of Camel-Harris, furnished by his bereft family, to aid in the authentication of this appeal for assistance. Portland Police continues to welcome tips from the public that might shed light on the circumstances of Camel-Harris's demise.
