On August 26, 2020, 19 year-old Kceon Colbert was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force in Clark County, Washington. He will be booked into the Clark County jail.
Mr. Colbert was wanted in the July 10, 2020 shooting death of Shai'India Harris, which occurred in southeast Portland.
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The Portland Police Bureau is seeking the public's help to locate 18-year-old Kceon Colbert who is wanted for the murder of Shai-India Harris. Colbert is described as 5'08" tall and 150 pounds.
This homicide occurred on the afternoon of July 10th, 2020, in public in the 7400 block of 84th Avenue.
PPB would prefer for Mr. Colbert to safely turn himself in, but if anyone sees him we ask for you to immediately call 911. Anyone with information of his recent whereabouts, please call Detective Michael Greenlee at 503 823-0871, or Michael.greenlee@portlandoregon.gov, or Detective Brad Clifton at 503-823-0696 or brad.clifton@portlandoregon.gov.
"Now is the time for all of us to come together to send a clear message to those engaged in gun violence that is taking lives and leaving scars of trauma city-wide that we will not allow them to define our City or become the new normal," said Chief Chuck Lovell. "Help us to locate the perpetrators, provide tips and information and find other options for those who may be at risk of becoming the next shooter or victim. Together, we can stop this scourge, but first we need to work as one in memory of the too many lives lost for a safer tomorrow."
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The female victim in yesterday's homicide has been identified as 18 year old Shai-India Harris. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined the victim died from a gunshot wound.
This is an open and active investigation, anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Greenlee at 503.823.0871 michael.greenlee@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Mark Slater at 503.823.9219 mark.slater@portlandoregon.gov
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A female victim was pronounced deceased connected with this incident.
This is the third active crime scene with a homicide PPB has been called to investigate in less than 24-hours. None of these incidents are believed to be related.
"I am deeply disturbed by the loss of life our City has seen in such a short time," said Chief Chuck Lovell. "Please help our investigators with tips and information as we pursue those responsible. I extend my gratitude to our PPB Officers, Detectives, Sergeants and Criminalists who have responded to these traumatic scenes and are diligently working to follow up on leads and capture those responsible."
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On Friday, July 10, 2020, at 12:44 p.m., East Precinct Officers responded to a shooting in the 7400 block of 84th Avenue on the report of a person shot. Investigators are responding to the scene.
Streets are closed from Southeast Flavel from 82-85 Avenue and on Southeast 84th Avenue from Flavel to Knapp Streets.
This is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.
If anyone has information about this incident, call (503) 823-3333.
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