Shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood, Man Deceased

Press Release

A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood left a man deceased.

On Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:44 a.m., Portland Police officers from East Precinct responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Southeast 97^th Avenue and Southeast Oak Street. When they arrived they located a man deceased on the street.

The suspect or suspects left before police were called and no immediate arrests were made.

The Portland Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating. During the investigation, Southeast 97^th Avenue is closed between Southeast Stark Street and Southeast Pine Street.

If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Carlos Ibarra at [email protected]… 503-823-0950 or Detective William Winters at [email protected]… 503-823-0466 and reference case number 25-19639.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate. This is the second homicide of 2025.

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