A fatal shooting rocked the Hazelwood neighborhood in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving one man dead, the Portland Police Bureau reported. Police were called to the 13000 block of Southeast Stark Street at about 1:23 a.m. where they discovered the male victim with gunshot wounds; officers provided trauma aid until paramedics arrived and rushed him to a local hospital, sadly, he succumbed to his injuries.
Portland homicide detectives have launched an investigation, cordoning off Southeast 130th Avenue from Southeast Stark Street to Southeast Alder Street, police ask anyone with information to reach out to Detective Eric McDaniel or Detective Sean Macomber via email or call, quoting case number 24-124522 as shown in a city news release.
The name of the deceased has not yet been disclosed, pending a Medical Examiner's report and notification of next of kin, more updates will follow when available according to officials; the early morning calm was shattered by this act of violence that adds to a growing concern over gun-related crimes in the area.
The Portland Police Bureau's outreach indicates that they are pooling all resources to shed light on the circumstances of the man's death, the community awaits answers as the silence of details following the initial report leaves a haunting void amidst the often busy Southeast Stark Street, anyone with insights into the tragic incident can confidentially contact the detectives involved.
