City of Portland, OR
10/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2025 03:31
Homicide Investigation Underway in Downtown Portland
Press Release
A homicide investigation is underway in Downtown Portland.
Published
October 6, 2025 1:26 am
A homicide investigation is underway in Downtown Portland.
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to a Southwest Portland hospital to assist with what originated as a medical call. When they arrived, officers determined the adult male victim had been injured during an assault about an hour earlier in the 300 block of Southwest 4th Avenue. At approximately 11:00 p.m., the victim was pronounced deceased despite lifesaving measures by hospital staff.
Homicide detectives have responded to the scene of the assault to conduct an investigation. Anyone with information about this case, who has not talked with police, is asked to contact [email protected]or 503-823-0479 and reference case number 25-274657.
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