The Portland Police Bureau regrets to inform the community that one of the victims of a shooting at Dawson Park on Friday, July 19, 2024, has died.
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Ronald Davis, 66, of Portland, died as a result of complications from gunshot wounds. Davis’ family has been notified of his death. While family is requesting privacy at this time, they did provide the attached photo for public release.
PPB’s Homicide Unit is investigating. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0395 or Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0781 and reference case number 24-180382.
Photo description: Portrait of Ronald Davis
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Two people were injured in a shooting at a North Portland park.
On Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland. When officers arrived, they located one gunshot victim who was subsequently transported to the hospital. An additional gunshot victim went to the hospital on their own. Both are expected to survive. The suspect(s) had fled the scene before officers arrived.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST) responded to the park to investigate. The initial investigation suggests that a vehicle pulled up to the park and at least one person inside fired in the direction of the park. Officers have located more than 70 shell casings at the scene.
“While I am disheartened to learn of the shooting at Dawson Park, I am relieved that the two individuals injured are expected to survive and this did not end with the loss of life,” Chief Bob Day said. “I want the community to know that the Portland Police Bureau takes a holistic approach to preventing gun violence. This work includes interdiction efforts by our Focused Intervention Team and Enhanced Community Safety Team. PPB also works closely with the District Attorney’s Office, Parole and Probation, Ceasefire, Office of Violence Prevention, and other community-based organizations and oversight groups that value the sanctity of life and are committed to tackling this senseless violence head on.”
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 24-180382.
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