City of Portland, OR

09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2025 16:52

UPDATE: PPB Arrests Suspect in Deadly Shooting

Press Release
The suspect in a deadly shooting has been booked into jail.
Published
September 18, 2025 4:21 am
Updated
September 18, 2025 3:35 pm

The male adult detained at the scene of a deadly shooting on the morning of Thursday, September 18, 2025, has been arrested.

The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Brandon Lewis, was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center and lodged on the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Assault in the Second Degree.

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 25-257036.

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***Original Message Below***

One Detained Following Deadly Shooting at Bar in Montavilla Neighborhood

On Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:10 a.m., Portland Police Officers from East Precinct responded to a report of a shooting at a bar in the 8200 block of Southeast Harrison Street. When they arrived, they found an adult male deceased in the parking lot. Another man was injured and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

One adult male was detained at the scene by police. No suspects are currently being sought.

Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit are responding to the scene to investigate this case. During the investigation, Southeast Harrison Street and one northbound lane of Southeast 82nd Avenue are blocked.

If anyone has information about this case, please contact [email protected] or call 503-823-0479 and please reference case number 25-257036.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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