The Portland Police Bureau has released the identity of a man fatally shot in the East Columbia Neighborhood as 44-year-old Alejandro Mondragon. The incident, which has shaken the local community, occurred under circumstances that remain under investigation. The family of Mondragon has been informed of the tragic event and while they contend with their grief, they have requested privacy, choosing only to release a photo of Alejandro to the public.
According to the medical examiner's findings, Mondragon's death was a homicide resulting from a gunshot wound, as reported by the Portland Police Bureau. While details surrounding the shooting are sparse, the police are actively searching for information that could lead to a resolution of this case.
As per the Portland Police Bureau, Detectives assigned to the case, Stephen Gandy and Jeffery Pontius, are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
The Portland Police Bureau is providing contact details for Detective Stephen Gandy at [email protected] or (503) 823-0449, and Detective Jeffery Pontius at [email protected] or (503) 823-0433. Concerned citizens or those with information are asked to reference case number 24-89948 when submitting their tips, in hopes that the public can aid in bringing closure to the shooting that resulted in the loss of Mandalay's life in East Columbia Neighborhood.
