The individual killed in a shooting in the East Columbia Neighborhood has been identified as 44-year-old Alejandro Mondragon. His family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Mondragon died of homicide by gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stephen Gandy at stephen.gandy@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0449 or Detective Jeffery Pontius at jeffery.pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0433 and reference case number 24-89948.
Photo description: Portrait of Alejandro Mondragon
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***Original Message Below***
One person is deceased following a shooting in the East Columbia Neighborhood.
On Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12:32 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Gertz Road. When officers arrived, they found an adult male deceased. No arrests have been made and no one has been detained.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit has responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, streets in the area will be blocked.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stephen Gandy at stephen.gandy@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0449 or Detective Jeffery Pontius at jeffery.pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0433 and reference case number 24-89948.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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