Portland residents are waking up to the grim news of a homicide investigation underway in Northwest Portland, with local law enforcement seeking the public's help. On Saturday, at around 5:09 p.m., officers were dispatched to Northwest Kearney Street after receiving a report concerning the wellbeing of a woman spotted in a parked vehicle; she was later confirmed deceased from an apparent gunshot wound, according to a press release from the Portland Police Bureau.
As detectives combed the area for evidence, part of Northwest Kearney Street between Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 23rd Avenue was closed to facilitate a thorough investigation, a disruption to the usual weekend tranquility in this busy Portland neighborhood the crime scene attracted attention, with residents and local businesses witnessing the heavy police presence and the somber work of the detectives, no arrests have been made at this time. Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who might have information pertinent to the case.
The Portland Police Bureau has made a call for witnesses or individuals with any relevant knowledge to step forward. They encourage contacting their tip line at 503-823-0479 or via email at [email protected], referencing case number 25-280342. They particularly urge those who were in the vicinity of Northwest Kearney Street during the hours preceding the distressing discovery to share any observations that could contribute to resolving this case.
