In the early morning hours of March 23, 2024, Portland police were dispatched to what became the scene of a harrowing shooting in the 6700 block of North Pittsburg Avenue. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officials found a wounded juvenile male. The gravity of his injuries was immediate and severe, necessitating urgent medical attention. The information provided by the City of Portland indicates that he was discovered partly obscured beneath a vehicle's rear.
Having encountered a scene deserted by several teens who were previously there, detectives initiated a detailed investigation spearheaded by the Major Crimes Team. A turn of events unfolded on March 27, 2025, when a fifteen-year-old youth, his identity under the protection of juvenile privacy, surrendered to authorities, according to the City of Portland. Transported to the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Home, he faces severe charges, including Attempted Murder I, Assault I, and Robbery I.The
Portland Police Bureau has issued a call to action seeking additional witnesses, urging them to come forward with any pertinent information regarding the case. Detective Todd Prosser, serving as a point of contact, can be reached at [email protected], referencing case #25-73961.
