The Madison South neighborhood is mourning the loss of Donte Eugene Mathis, 25, who was fatally shot on July 6, 2024. Portland Police have identified the victim and released his photo to the public, following the family's consent amidst their request for privacy during this difficult time. The photograph of Mathis can be viewed on Portland Police Bureau's official news release.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, though authorities have determined that Mathis's death is a homicide, resulted from a gunshot wound as per the Medical Examiner's findings. Efforts to reach out to the community for witnesses or information that could lead to a clearer picture of the incident are underway. Anyone with insight into the event that took place on last Thursday is urged to come forward.
This act of violence has sparked conversations about the safety of the Madison South neighborhood, with residents expressing both concern and a desire for solidarity in the wake of the tragedy. The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's assistance in piecing together the events that led to the shooting and is actively seeking tips from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has knowledge that could lead to an arrest.
