Overall, shooting incidents in 2022 were up 48% from the past three years. Freeman has been charged with murder in the second-degree with a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm. Initially reported as a suspicious death, an autopsy found that Harris died as a result of homicidal violence. One of them, identified as Lauren Abbott Jr., was later declared dead. Police said Victoria Brown was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, but she later died. The city continues to face a surge in gun violence, and most of the homicide victims died in shootings. Man shot and killed in Portland's North Tabor neighborhood, Man killed in SE Portland shooting identified; second victim remains hospitalized. RELATED: Madison South assault victim dies in the hospital, police say; suspect in custody. He was charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. There have been nine shootings involving Portland police this year, the most since the agency began posting this data in 2010. Of the 10 neighborhoods citywide with the most total shootings, seven are entirely or partially east of 82nd Avenue. Half of all Portland shootings since 2019 occurred east of 82nd Avenue, and the majority of those that did not occurred in North and inner Northeast Portland. PORTLAND, Ore. June had the fewest number of shooting incidents in Portland so far this year. There were 107 shootings recorded in January 2022 and 104 in January 2021, a nearly 3% increase. People who are experiencing unemployment, living below the poverty line, receiving public assistance, and theyre a single parent, they have less time to engage in their community, to get involved, to fight against crime or harmful actions of government that might be impacting their neighborhood, new developments and things of that nature, Renauer said So theyre less civically engaged for very good reasons.. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, Portland police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2600 block of Southeast Belmont Street. That compares to 359 shootings in They were each hospitalized. An autopsy determined that Oliver's death was a homicide by gunshot wound. A medical examiner determined Shirlene Beaver died from a gunshot wound. Status: Two days after Oliver's death, U.S. Gun violence tends to occur on major roadways where more people cross paths and where businesses like strip clubs and liquor stores are located, said Jonathan Jay, a professor at Boston University who studies how built environments affect gun violence. The month with the most shooting incidents was March, with 147 shootings. Paramedics declared Shirley dead at the scene. Four of them were fatal. Portland had a record-breaking number of homicides in 2021 and already, 2022 is not looking much better. Portland police responded shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, July 8, to the intersection of Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 112th Avenue in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood for reports of a shooting. Officers reported finding 26-year-old Martese Oliver of Washington state injured at the scene, but he was dead by the time paramedics arrived. Originally charged with first-degree domestic violence assault, her charges were upgraded to homicide following Williams' death. Though Portland police have tracked the number of cases that they count as homicides, not all of them are associated with a victim they've publicly identified as yet, and they do not count people killed by law enforcement. In a "normal year," Allen said, an individual homicide detective would have no more than four homicide cases where they would serve as a primary investigator due to the amount of work that goes along with it. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injury. Around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, Portland police responded to reports of a shooting outside of a hotel in the 8200 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, Portland police officers responded to a shooting call in the 9300 block of North Peninsular Avenue. The suspect left the area before officers arrived. Knightly leaves behind a wife, an adult son and a community that her friends said treasured her. Portland Police Bureau said 26 people were injured as a Paramedics determined that he was dead. Status:Keenan Harpole, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. One killed, five injured in shooting during Portland, Oregon, protest Police say an armed homeowner confronted a group of protesters, some of whom were also armed. Status:Elijah Williams, 21, was arrested and faces murder and assault charges. They arrived to find two people shot. Status:Police detained two people at the scene of the shooting. He was charged with Logan's murder. I dont want to blame COVID for all the worlds ails, but its disrupted peoples lives, and created a generalized sense of anxiety and tension, Dodge said. On Sunday, August 14, Portland police responded to reports of a shooting in the 6000 block of North Fessenden Street at Northgate Park. RELATED:Portland's homicide rate increased by 207% from 2019 through 2021, new report finds, "The strain extends beyond our Homicide Unit," Allen added. The victim, 35-year-old Dusty Baker of Vancouver, was critically injured in the shooting and later died in the hospital. Status:Rizo Eonte Lucas, 18, is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. WebPortland Crime Statistics Information Interactive report summarizing the type and number of report offenses by Neighborhood. Police later identified the dead victim as Joevon Patterson. Officers found 45-year-old Raja McCallister injured at the scene. The couple's 1-year-old, who was shot in the leg, and 5-year-old, who was shot in the arm, have been released from the hospital. Officers arrived to find 54-year-old Stephenic Hall dead at the scene. Closer-in neighborhoods in North and Northeast Portland, including Eliot, Woodlawn, King, Cully and the Lloyd District, round out much of the list. While the other woman was wounded and survived, Dozhier died in the hospital. An autopsy confirmed that Abner's death was the result of homicide by gunshot wound. Police found Jenkins with a gunshot wound and tried to provide first aid until paramedics arrived. Oregon State University women's basketball player Bendu Yeaney identified Dunbar as her brother. "She didn't just practice what she believed in she lived by it.". Dreyer's niece, Savannah Hall, said her uncle was an avid snowboarder and a car enthusiast who loved working on European cars. Mass shooting at Pittsburgh party leaves two dead April 17, 202201:29 Police said that at least 10 people were injured in the incident. He'd been shot to death. Moments later, gunfire erupted and Taylor was hit by a stray bullet as he and a friend An affidavit filed in court by the arresting officer indicated that the killing was sudden and unprovoked, the apparent result of psychotic beliefs that Edmond later described to police. Griffin was hit in a shooting near Southeast 9th Avenue and Southeast Ash Street early on a Sunday morning. Officials announced a recent investment of over $1 million to Multnomah Countys behavioral health department last month. The woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. It stretches from Interstate 205 to as far east as Northeast 148th Avenue, containing 102nd and 122nd avenues, Northeast Burnside, Glisan and Halsey streets, and Southeast Stark and Division streets. Smith was taken to a hospital where he later died. Geavauntae Sherman, 22, was shot and killed at Raymond Park. Status: On Dec. 1, police arrested 24-year-old Thomas N. Tibball near where the shooting happened. In addition to those socioeconomic disparities between Portland neighborhoods is a disparity in community cohesiveness, said Renuaer, the Portland State official. I feel like I can hear people moving through the yard when theyre not really there.. Police responded to a report of a shooting near North Cook Street and Gantenbein Avenue, where they found Chambers suffering from a gunshot wound. Kevin Allen. Status:Police have not released any details about potential suspects in the case, saying only that it is "still an active investigation." If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. named by The New York Times to a top-50 nationwide restaurant list. Just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, Portland police officers responded to a report of someone shot near the intersection of NE Airport Way and NE Glenn Widing Drive in the Parkrose neighborhood. Portland police responded shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, to the 4200 block of SE 37th Avenue for reports of someone shot in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood. She said her life there is a nightmare, too frequently filled with the sounds of gunfire, sometimes right outside her door. Go up a block from there to find the trendy Thai barbecue restaurant Eem, named by The New York Times to a top-50 nationwide restaurant list. While officers found evidence of gunfire at the scene, the only known victim was being brought to a hospital emergency room in a car. His death was later confirmed to be a homicide. Status: While police immediately said that there was "no ongoing risk to the public," they have not released any further information about the case. This list will continue to be updated. Just after 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, Portland police officers responded to a shots fired call near Northgate Park in the Portsmouth neighborhood. RELATED: Portland police investigate deadly shooting in Hazelwood neighborhood. RELATED: Police make arrest in Oct. 9 homicide in NE Portland. Lewis was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, but later died. Shootings in Portland disproportionately affect communities of color. RELATED: Man killed after shooting in Northeast Portland. Gurtner's body was discovered in Columbia River Slough near I-205 on April 8. Status: The Port of Portland said one to three suspects fled the scene. Portland this month surpassed 1,000 shootings citywide for the year, putting it on pace to triple the gunfire from 2019. According to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), officers responded to a home near the corner of North Columbia Boulevard and North Banks Street to find a man, later identified as Edwards, dead at the scene. Gonzalez is using her seven-plus years in violence prevention counseling to put together a team of diverse people, some who have experienced gun violence first hand, to go into neighborhoods and provide counseling. There are at least five 2022 homicide victims that have not been publicly identified. Officers responded just after 8 p.m. on August 17 for reports of someone shot at East Burnside Street and Southeast 127th Avenue. He said the gunfire has made him paranoid. You could almost draw the arterial street network of Portland just in terms of the shootings, he said. Status: The Portland police homicide unit, Multnomah County District Attorney's office and East County Major Crimes Team are investigating the shooting. Police credited the person who returned fire with ending the shooting. The RELATED: Vancouver man identified as victim in fatal shooting in Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood. They arrived to find 53-year-old Otis Abner dead at the scene. Officers arrived to find 54-year-old James Harris dead at the scene. Police found his body at a homeless camp in the Overlook Neighborhood on Feb. 10. Parkrose recorded more shootings per capita since 2019 than any other Portland neighborhood with at least 1,000 residents, according to an analysis of city statistics through September by The Oregonian/OregonLive. 38-year-old Stephanie Hack was standing with two other people near NW 5th Avenue and NW Davis in Old Town when one of them, a woman, allegedly stabbed her from behind. Though officers and paramedics tried first aid, Medrano died at the scene. Status: On Dec. 7, a U.S. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Portland Police said officers attempted first aid on Drain until paramedics arrived, but she did not survive. On Monday, August 8, Portland police responded to an assault call in the 1800 block of Northeast 104th Avenue, which is near the Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland and the Beverly Grove Apartments. Andre Foster and his nephew, Quayan Foster, died. A little before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, Portland police responded to a welfare check in a parking lot at the Lloyd Center. So far this year, police have counted more than 200 shootings, injuring 50 people, and they have recorded at least 14 gun homicides, Sheppard said at the virtual briefing. Status: In the immediate wake of the shooting, Portland police reported seeing "persons of interest" nearby before they scattered into the neighborhood. Status:The Portland Police Bureau enacted its usual use of force process meaning the PPB will conduct an internal review before putting the case before the Police Review Board. Just after 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, Portland police officers responded to downtown St. Johns for reports of a shooting. A Clackamas County deputy shot and killed Chance after a car chase that began in an unincorporated area north of Gladstone. Shootings had been on a steady decline in Portland over the last few decades, Renauer said, but burst back onto the scene last year. At this time last year, there had been 582 But Kodee Archuleta, a 25-year-old who lives on Fremont Street, thinks first of the bullet he had to pull out of the side of his house and the gunfire he said he hears almost weekly. They arrived to find 53-year-old Eric Medrano suffering from a gunshot wound. Though first responders applied a chest seal and took Fattoum to the hospital, he later died. RELATED: Police identify man who was shot and killed near Portland's Lloyd Center on Oct. 14. Status: The suspect remained at the scene, according to police. Aaron Williams was gunned down near Northeast 82nd and Milton. By GILLIAN FLACCUS September 2, 2022. Police found Williams dead of a gunshot wound. Smith said Ramirez worked as a medical assistant before recently getting hired at OHSU. Regardless, according to Sgt. Officers found 30-year-old Ian Beyers critically injured at the scene, and he was taken in an ambulance to the hospital. No charges have been filed. The family belonged to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization. Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, Portland police officers responded to a reported stabbing at West Burnside Street and Northwest 3rd Avenue in Old Town. "This was a particularly shocking crime for our community and the people who knew Tony," said Sgt. Yndiah Holley, Hurst's younger sister, said her brother was hardworking and caring. Despite attempts at first aid, Dotson died at the scene. Marshals, Vancouver Police Department and Southwest Regional SWAT. Andre Ethel was found with gunshot wounds and taken to a local hospital, where he later died. He was one of two men who were attacked in downtown Portland on June 25. RELATED: Two dead in separate shootings Friday and Saturday; Portland sees four homicides in 24 hours. An autopsy performed by the medical examiner's office concluded that he'd died of homicidal violence, with few other details released in initial statements from investigators. RELATED: Violent weekend in Portland: Officers respond to 3 homicides, 7 other shootings. According to the statistics, there were 1,306 shooting incidents in 2022 and 94 gun-related-homicide victims a 6% increase from the previous years numbers. RELATED: Uber driver injured in North Portland shooting, 1 other person killed. RELATED:Portland police see increase in solved homicide cases amid rising homicide numbers. Portland police have not made any arrests in the case. They found 26-year-old Nicholas Hammann in the area, suffering from a gunshot wound. In 2022, the Archive recorded 647 mass shootings and recorded the gun violence-related deaths of 44,287 people. Ramirez was one of two people shot near Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 119th Avenue on Feb. 2. 22-year-old Sircharles Marc Anthony Jones was working as a security guard near Portland's South Waterfront when he was shot and killed shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6. Theyve taken everything, destroyed everything and Ive only been here for not even a year but I cant afford to live anywhere else.. The killing of June Knightly sent shockwaves through a city that has seen frequent protests, and raised fears of further violence June Knightly was shot and killed Clarence Edward Smith was shot and killed in Portland's Old Town neighborhood on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The 82-year-old, later identified as Donald Pierce, died in the hospital less than a month later. Credit: Photo provided by Friedstrom family. Sherman was with family on Monday, June 20, as they celebrated a birthday at Raymond Park. Among neighborhoods with at least 1,000 residents, Eliot, where Archuleta lives, had the third most shootings in Portland per capita in recent years. Friends said Knightly, who went by June, frequently attended marches and would often provide security or direct traffic. RELATED: Police investigate deadly Portland shooting in Argay Terrace neighborhood. Status: No arrests reported. Initially charged with multiple counts of assault, he now faces second-degree murder and attempted murder charges. The victims have been ordered based on when they were identified, which can sometimes happen weeks or even months after their deaths. Around 11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Northeast Ivy Street and Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the Eliot neighborhood. More than half of these deaths occurred in a single attack on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 21 individuals, including 19 children and two teachers, were killed. An autopsy later confirmed that Taylor's death was a homicide by gunshot. You can overlay that map on educational outcomes and itll look the same, you can overlay that map on income and itll look the same, you can overlay that map on food deserts, access to healthy food, or access to healthy recreation outputs and youll see the same patterns, said Dodge, the Multnomah County official. There have been 483 shootings reported in Portland through the first four months of the year, police officials said Tuesday. Inside one of the units, officers found the body of Racheal Abraham. Officers found Arras-Rios with gunshot wounds. "No one thought about someone who ran away from Somalia with his family because of the certain violence to be dying on the streets of Portland," said Musse Olol, a friend of Mohamed. 70-year-old Clarence Smith was in Portland's Old Town near NW 6th Avenue and NW Glisan when he was shot just before 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. 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