The Oregon State Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy of the person who died after a fight on Wednesday. Cause and manner of death are still pending further investigation and test results.
The deceased subject has been identified as Frank D. Keller, 61. Keller’s family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photo for release.
Based on the findings from the Oregon State Medical Examiner, Anthony Hartley is being released from custody.
This is still an active investigation and detectives are seeking any information on both Anthony Hartley (photo) and Frank Keller.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Rico Beniga Rico.Beniga@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0457, or Detective Jennifer Hertzler Jennifer.Hertzler@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-1040.
Photo descriptions:
Family photo of Frank Keller's face
Anthony Hartley mugshot photo
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A man is facing a manslaughter charge after a fight that ended with a death.
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:47p.m., North Precinct Officers responded to a call of two people fighting in the 4700 block of North Lombard Street. When officers arrived, they found a person on the ground, unresponsive. Paramedics arrived and confirmed the person was deceased.
Officers from North Precinct immediately began searching for another person who was involved in the fight. Several blocks away, near North Lombard Street and North Westanna Avenue, an officer located a man matching the description. He was detained for an investigation. Portland Police Bureau Homicide Unit detectives, Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office responded and conducted an investigation.
They booked Anthony M. Hartley, 38, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Manslaughter in the Second Degree.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to identify the victim and determine the manner and cause of death. The victim's name will be released once it has been verified and family is notified.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Rico Beniga Rico.Beniga@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0457, or Detective Jennifer Hertzler Jennifer.Hertzler@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-1040.
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