Portland, Oregon - In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old man named Deshawn Pledger has been identified as the victim of a homicide during a welfare check in the Hazelwood neighborhood. The Portland police were alerted to the situation on Monday night and promptly responded to the 2400 block of Southeast 106th Avenue.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officials discovered Pledger's lifeless body. The medical examiner's report confirmed that Pledger had succumbed to a gunshot wound, leading investigators to classify this case as a homicide. Disturbingly, this marks the first homicide in the year 2024 within the Portland area.

The Portland police are actively seeking any information regarding the shooting. Detective Jeff McGuire and Detective Brent Christensen have been assigned to the case and are urging individuals with pertinent details to come forward. Interested individuals can reach out to Detective McGuire at Jeff.McGuire@police.portlandoregon.gov or Detective Christensen at Brent.Christensen@police.portlandoregon.gov. It is advised to refer to case number 24-6489 while providing information.

The police are determined to thoroughly investigate this tragic incident and bring justice to Deshawn Pledger and his loved ones. As the community mourns the loss of a fellow resident, authorities hope that the public's assistance will aid in apprehending those responsible for this heinous act.

Further updates on this case will be provided as the investigation progresses.