Early Sunday morning in Northeast Portland, police found a decaying or disfigured body on the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street. They got the call at 12:58 a.m. and arrived near 105th Avenue soon after. According to OregonLive, rail traffic was briefly stopped while authorities investigated.
Due to advanced decomposition, authorities couldn’t determine the individual's gender. The body’s condition led to a temporary train halt for a thorough forensic exam, as first reported by KGW. The PPB has not released further details about the death, despite KGW’s inquiries about the remains and timeline.
Homicide detectives have been called in to lead the investigation, with the medical examiner's office working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death, according to KATU. The discovery of the body near the railroad tracks has raised concerns among Northeast Portland residents. The investigation is trying to determine the details of the death
