Man Killed in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Homicide Identified

The man killed in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood on September 27, 2025, has been identified as Cesar Alejandro Cuevas-Morales, 32, of Venezuela. The Medical Examiner determined Cuevas-Morales died of gunshot wounds by homicide. His family has been notified of his death, and provided the attached photo. Cuevas-Morales' sister is Spanish-speaking, and will provide information to media via email. Interested media can contact PPB's Public Information Officer.

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***Original Message Below***

Man Dies Following Shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood

On Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:42 a.m., Portland Police officers from East Precinct responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of Southeast 130^th Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult male victim deceased in the street. The suspect or suspects left the scene before police arrived, and no immediate arrests were made.

The Portland Police Detective Division Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is actively investigating. During the investigation, Southeast 130^th Avenue is closed between Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast Rhone Street.

If anyone has information about this case, please contact [email protected] or call 503-823-0479 and please reference case number 25-266348.

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

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