The person killed in Saturday's shooting has been identified as 34 year-old Joseph Douglas Dewey of Portland. Dewey's family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photos for release.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determine Dewey died from a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Shaye Samora at Shaye.Samora@portlandoregon.gov ; 503-823-0768 or Detective Erik Kammerer at Erik.Kammerer@portlandoregon.gov ; 503-823-0762.
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A man was shot and killed in the Parkrose Neighborhood.
On Saturday, July 17, 2021 a 6:28a.m., North Precinct officers responded to a report of someone shot in the 11300 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. When officers arrived they found a victim who was unresponsive. They attempted lifesaving measures and requested paramedics, but the victim was deceased. The victim's name will be released after the Oregon State Medical Examiner (M.E.) performs an autopsy, verifies identity, and notifies next of kin. The M.E. will determine cause and manner of death.
No arrests have been made and no suspect information is being released.
Homicide unit Detectives are investigating. If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Shaye Samora at Shaye.Samora@portlandoregon.gov ; 503-823-0768 or Detective Erik Kammerer at Erik.Kammerer@portlandoregon.gov ; 503-823-0762.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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