Portland, Oregon – In Southeast Portland, a fatal police shooting left one man dead. The incident occurred in the Hazelwood neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. after police officers exchanged gunfire with an unidentified man, resulting in the man’s death. A firearm was found next to the man’s body at the scene, as confirmed by Portland Police Bureau spokesperson Mike Benner in a press conference later that evening.
The fatal encounter took place as detectives from the bureau’s Major Crimes Team and members of the Special Emergency Reaction Team were executing a search warrant in the 100 block of Southeast 124th Avenue. Initial reports indicated that the man fired at officers, leading to an officer-involved shooting that ended in his fatality. Fortunately, no officers sustained injuries during the incident.
Police Chief Bob Day arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting, expressing the department’s commitment to releasing information promptly. Acknowledging the tragedy of such events, Chief Day highlighted the risks officers face in the line of duty and stressed the importance of ensuring their safety return to their families.
Following the fatal shooting, several streets in the area were closed off, and authorities called upon anyone with information about the incident to contact the designated detectives. Detective William Winters and Detective Stephen Gandy were reachable via email or phone to provide information regarding case number 24-111902.
Moving forward, the Portland community awaits further details on the circumstances surrounding the police shooting in Southeast Portland as the investigation continues. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.