The victim in the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood homicide case is identified as Arthur Earl Jones, 19, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. The family is asking for privacy and does not want contact from the media.

The medical examiner determined that Jones died of homicide by gunshot.

This remains an active investigation. If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Sean Macomber Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404 or Detective Joseph.Corona@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0508 and reference case number 23-23837.

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***Original Message Below***


One person is deceased in an Arbor Lodge Neighborhood shooting.

On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 2:26a.m., North Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 6900 block of North Curtis Avenue. When they arrived they located a male victim in a vehicle near the intersection of North Curtis Avenue and North Bryant Street. Officers and paramedics determined he was deceased at the scene.

No suspects have been located and no immediate arrests were made.

The Portland Police Bureau Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating. During the investigation, North Curtis Avenue is closed between North Morgan Street and North Saratoga Street. North Bryant Street is closed between North Knowles Avenue and North Atlantic Avenue.

If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Sean Macomber Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404 or Detective Joseph.Corona@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0508 and reference case number 23-23837.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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