A somber mood has settled over Northwest Portland as police launched a death investigation after a woman was found deceased on Sunday morning. According to a news release posted by the Portland Police Bureau, Central Precinct officers arrived at the intersection of Northwest 22nd Avenue and Northwest Kearney Street at 11:25 a.m., following reports of the tragic discovery.

The immediate details concerning the woman's passing are scarce, detectives from the Portland Police Bureau have taken up the mantle to unravel the narrative of this incident. Detective Travis Law and Detective Ryan Foote are the assigned contacts and can be reached via email at [email protected] and [email protected], respectively, or individuals may place calls to (503) 823-0395 or (503) 823-0781 referencing case number 24-148412.

The investigation required the temporary closure of Northwest Kearney Street between Northeast 22nd and 23rd Avenues. Officials have stated that the identity of the deceased will only be made public following confirmation of the cause of death by the Medical Examiner and notification of her kin. While additional details are expected to emerge, the Portland Police Bureau has indicated that further information will only be disseminated when deemed fit for release.