A long-running Northwest Portland homicide case is finally moving toward a courtroom. The Portland Police Bureau says a suspect has been indicted in the September 2025 killing of 22-year-old Shiloh Thanos-Young, and that the person was already in custody on unrelated charges when the indictment was returned. Thanos-Young was shot on the 2900 block of Northwest Nicolai Street and later died; the original investigation was logged under case number 25-262941.
What police announced
In an updated press release on May 9, 2026, the Portland Police Bureau said a suspect has been indicted in the case and that detectives are continuing to work with prosecutors, according to Portland Police Bureau. The bureau’s listing notes the suspect was already in custody on other charges when the indictment was brought. Police did not release the defendant’s name in the update and did not list any immediate court dates.
Case background
Officers first responded to reports of gunfire on the night of Sept. 23, 2025, in the 2900 block of Northwest Nicolai Street, where they found Thanos-Young with gunshot wounds; he was later pronounced dead, local reporting shows. An earlier Hoodline story and KPTV documented the victim’s identity and the bureau’s initial call for tips to aid the homicide investigation.
Legal next steps
An indictment is a formal accusation that moves a case into the criminal-court process, where arraignment and pretrial hearings in Multnomah County Circuit Court typically follow. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and prosecutors must present their evidence in court before any conviction can be obtained.
How to help
The Portland Police Bureau has asked anyone with information about the shooting to email [email protected] or call 503-823-0479 and reference case number 25-262941, per the bureau’s earlier identification notice. Additional questions about prosecution can be directed to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA).
