Portland police are still looking for answers in the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in the Boise neighborhood, more than a year and a half after he was gunned down on North Williams Avenue. Cedrell Washington was found dead after officers responded to the scene late on the night of March 3, 2025, and no arrests have been made in the case.
Officers responded to the 3400 block of North Williams Avenue at about 11:28 p.m. that night, where they found Washington dead, according to KPTV. The Portland Police Bureau is now asking for the public’s help in solving the deadly shooting, which happened in the Boise neighborhood.
As of the station’s report, no arrests have been made at this time. Detectives have said they remain committed to finding answers for Washington’s family and hope someone will come forward with information, the outlet’s report notes.
Conflicting Records on When Washington Was Identified
Portland Police Bureau records show Washington was publicly identified as the victim, with his family notified of his death, though the bureau’s own materials give conflicting dates for that identification update — one citing March 4, 2025, and another citing March 13, 2025. The discrepancy between the two Portland Police Bureau postings has not been resolved.
Beyond confirming Washington’s identity and the circumstances of the initial police response, authorities have not released additional details about the shooting itself. No suspect description, motive, or weapon information has been made public in connection with the case.
How to Submit a Tip
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 503-823-0479. Tipsters should reference case number 25-56354 when reaching out, per the bureau’s request relayed in the same report.
