The victim who died in Monday’s shooting in the Wilkes Neighborhood is identified as Mark A. Holley, 35, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photograph for public release.
The medical examiner determined that he died of homicide by gunshot wound.
This remains an active investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Sharp at Jeff.Sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-9773 or Detective Tony Harris at Tony.Harris@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0441. Please reference case number 24-296289.
Photo description: Mark Holley sitting in the front seat of a vehicle
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***Original Message Below***
A man has been shot and killed in the Wilkes neighborhood.
On Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:46 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to the 15900 block of Northeast Fremont Street on reports of gunfire in the area. While officers were responding, they were told that a victim had been found. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim who died at the scene.
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives are responding to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Sharp at Jeff.Sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-9773 or Detective Tony Harris at Tony.Harris@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0441. Please reference case number 24-296289.
During the investigation, Northeast Fremont Street will be closed between Northeast 154th Avenue and Northeast 162nd 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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