The Portland Police Bureau has revealed that the victim of a fatal shooting in East Portland was 17-year-old Junior Garza from Gresham, according to a statement released on their official website. The Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood was rocked by gunfire on Tuesday, leading to a swift response from law enforcement and a subsequent investigation—it was during this investigation that Garza lost his life to what the Medical Examiner has determined as homicide by a gunshot wound.

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, which took place at around 10:15 p.m. in the vicinity of the 3000 block of Southeast 136th Avenue, officers from the East Precinct rushed to the scene after being alerted, they found Garza with life-threatening injuries and despite valiant efforts to administer life-saving measures, he succumbed to his injuries on the spot. As the investigation continues, detectives have reached out to the community for any leads or information while keeping a section of Southeast 136th Avenue shut down between Southeast Division Street and Southeast Powell Boulevard during the ongoing process.

The fatal incident has moved the Portland Police Bureau to solicit tips or information that the public might have regarding the case. People with insights are encouraged to reach out to Detective Meghan Burkeen at [email protected] (503-823-2092) or Detective Brian Sims at [email protected] (503-823-2079) and mention case number 25-070043.