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Portrait of victim Charles Hassel
Portrait of victim Charles Hassel
UPDATE #3: Suspect in St. Johns Neighborhood Murder of Charles Hassel Arrested (Photo) - 04/27/24

The suspect in a February 5th fatal shooting in the St. Johns Neighborhood has been arrested.

On Friday, April 26, 2024, the United States Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Harold “Bob” Dulaney, 53, in Portland and he is currently in police custody. He was transported to a hospital for treatment of pre-existing medical conditions. PPB anticipates he will be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on his arrest warrant upon his discharge from the hospital.

Victim Charles Hassel’s family has been notified of the arrest.

The Portland Police Bureau is grateful for the help of the U.S. Marshals Service and the members of our community who kept a lookout for the suspect.

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***Original Messages Below***

The suspect in a February 5th fatal shooting in the St. Johns Neighborhood is being identified and the Portland Police Bureau is asking for information about his location in an effort to arrest him.

Investigation by PPB Homicide Unit detectives has led them to a primary suspect, Harold “Bob” Dulaney, 53, of Portland. There is an active arrest warrant for Dulaney for Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Efforts to locate him have so far been unsuccessful.

He is a Caucasian male, 53-years-old, 6’3” in height, 260lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is known to walk in a hunched posture and uses a cane. The evening of the homicide, he was wearing a black winter coat with gray accents on the shoulders.

Dulaney’s photos are being released in an effort to assist in his location and arrest. He is considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees him or knows his where he is now, they should not approach but call 911 with information on his location, direction of travel if applicable, and a detailed description of his clothing.

If anyone has non time-sensitive information about Dulaney or his location, please contact Detective Jason Koenig at jason.koenig@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889 or Detective William Winters at william.winters@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466. Please reference case number 24-29431.

Photo descriptions:
DMV photo of Dulaney wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt over a yellow shirt
Screenshot from surveillance video showing Dulaney in a bar wearing all black and holding a cane

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***Original Messages Below***

The victim of the deadly shooting inside a bar in the St Johns Neighborhood has been identified as Charles Hassel, 56, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. They are asking for privacy at this time, but they did provide a photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Hassel died of homicide by gunshot wound.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jason Koenig at jason.koenig@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889 or Detective William Winters at william.winters@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466. Please reference case number 24-29431.

Photo description: Portrait of Charles Hassel

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***Original Message Below***

On Monday, February 5, 2024, at 9:39 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call at a bar in the 8700 block of North Lombard Street. When officers arrived, they found a man who was deceased. No arrests have been made and no one has been detained.

The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jason Koenig at jason.koenig@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889 or Detective William Winters at william.winters@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466. Please reference case number 24-29431.

During the investigation, North Lombard Street will be closed from North Baltimore Avenue to North Alta Avenue.

The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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Attached Media Files: Portrait of victim Charles Hassel
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