A fatal shooting occurred last night in East Portland, leaving one man dead. Officers from the East Precinct were dispatched to the 3000 block of Southeast 136th Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire at around 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, the male victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds, was found. Despite their efforts to quickly provide life-saving measures, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene, the Portland Police Bureau reported.
The Portland Police Bureau has initiated a homicide investigation, with detectives arriving on-site to take over. The authorities are seeking information and have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them immediately. Detective Meghan Burkeen can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 503-823-2092, and Detective Brian Sims is available at [email protected] or 503-823-2079. The police reference for this case is number 25-070043.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, a section of Southeast 136th Avenue is currently shut down between Southeast Division Street and Southeast Powell Boulevard. This closure is expected to cause disruptions, and travelers are advised to seek alternative routes until the area is declared open.
