In yet another tragic incident, a man was shot to death on Tuesday evening in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland, marking the second suspected homicide in the area in just two days, according to a report by oregonlive. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed yet, was discovered by responding officers in the 10100 block of North Portland Road at approximately 6:30 p.m.

After finding the wounded man, the officers promptly transported him to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time, leaving the community in shock and prompting an active investigation.

The Portland Police Bureau has urged anyone with potential information regarding the shooting to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. They can contact Det. Calvin Goldring at Calvin.Goldring@police.portlandoregon.gov or via telephone at 503-823-0256, or reach out to Det. Rico Beniga at Rico.Beniga@police.portlandoregon.gov or by calling 503-823-0457.

This distressing incident comes shortly after the tragic killing of 30-year-old Tyrae Hernandez under the St. Johns Bridge on Sunday. Her death marked the 61st homicide in Portland in the year 2023. The city of Portland had already experienced a record-breaking 101 homicides in the previous year, bringing heightened attention to the concerning rise in violence within the community.

As the investigation continues into these recent incidents, the community remains adamant in their demand for justice and increased efforts to promote safety and security in the neighborhoods of North Portland.