He's been charged with second-degree murder, in addition to other charges related to the alleged hit-and-run. By April Ehrlich (OPB) May 29, 2022 10:42 a.m. three-quarters of the all homicides this year, appears to be a single-year record with 71 fatalities, Portland past its homicide record of 70 deaths from 1987, Interstate 205 to as far east as Northeast 148th Avenue. Kathryn Muhlbach, 27, was found dead in Powell Butte Nature Park on Dec. 9, 2022. According to Portland police, the driver did this purposely. The city has recorded 22 homicides as of Friday morning, topping the 19 for the same date last year. On Saturday, August 6, Portland police responded to a report of someone shot in the 1100 block of North Schmeer Road within the East Columbia neighborhood, near an Amazon warehouse and the old Portland Meadows site. Gun violence tends to occur on major roadways where more people cross paths and where businesses like strip clubs and liquor stores are located, said Jonathan Jay, a professor at Boston University who studies how built environments affect gun violence. A little while later, a man suffering from a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. RELATED: Police identify victim in Aug. 14 fatal shooting in North Portland. Status: The shooting investigation became a homicide investigation when Harris died. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. RELATED: US Marshals arrest man accused of fatally shooting twin brother near Portland hotel. Friends said Knightly, who went by June, frequently attended marches and would often provide security or direct traffic. He died Feb. 17. People who are experiencing unemployment, living below the poverty line, receiving public assistance, and theyre a single parent, they have less time to engage in their community, to get involved, to fight against crime or harmful actions of government that might be impacting their neighborhood, new developments and things of that nature, Renauer said So theyre less civically engaged for very good reasons.. A little before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, Portland police responded to a welfare check in a parking lot at the Lloyd Center. Around 11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Northeast Ivy Street and Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the Eliot neighborhood. The other shooting victim survived. He said the gunfire has made him paranoid. Portland Police said Chance was known to law enforcement as having a history of possessing firearms and body armor, and was a suspect in a domestic violence case. Portland police responded shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, July 8, to the intersection of Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 112th Avenue in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood for reports of a shooting. They arrived to find 40-year-old Dejohntae Campbell dead at the scene. 41-year-old Dustin Norton was shot and killed in Northeast Portland on Jan. 30, 2022. He'd been shot to death. 70-year-old Clarence Smith was in Portland's Old Town near NW 6th Avenue and NW Glisan when he was shot just before 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. The Hazelwood neighborhood in east Portland recorded the most shootings from January 2019 through this September, with 176, though it has the second highest population of any neighborhood in the city. Just two years earlier, the city had less than 400. The initial investigation concluded that the man "did not die of natural causes," but the victim was not publicly identified for months. Status: On May 11, law enforcement arrested 33-year-old Nathaniel Freeman in connection with Victor's death. The results of that investigation will be handed to the DA's office to determine if they should be presented to a grand jury. Ramirez was one of two people shot near Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 119th Avenue on Feb. 2. Investigators have provided few details about Edwards' death. Officers responded to the area of Northeast Couch Street and Northeast 52nd Street as dispatch received several other reports of gunfire. An autopsy confirmed that Evans' death was a homicide as the result of a gunshot wound. A medical examiner determined Shirlene Beaver died from a gunshot wound. They arrived to find a woman, later identified as 51-year-old Jill Krahling, dead at the scene. Dusty Baker was shot and killed in Southeast Portland on Sept. 30, 2022. Credit: Lewis family via Portland Police Bureau. Closer-in neighborhoods in North and Northeast Portland, including Eliot, Woodlawn, King, Cully and the Lloyd District, round out much of the list. Police are looking for a potential witness. According to the statistics, there were 1,306 shooting incidents in 2022 and 94 gun-related-homicide victims a 6% increase from the previous years numbers. Portland Police said officers attempted first aid on Drain until paramedics arrived, but she did not survive. Officers arrived to find 24-year-old Jamiah Shirley suffering from apparent stab wounds. Officers arrived to find Erika Evans, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound. Around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Portland police responded to a report of someone shot in the parking lot of a Fred Meyer along Southeast Division in the Centennial neighborhood. An autopsy performed by the medical examiner's office concluded that he'd died of homicidal violence, with few other details released in initial statements from investigators. His body was found in their driveway. He died on the way to the hospital. Paramedics took Logan to the hospital, where he later died. The David Douglas School District said two of the teens, including the boy who died, attended schools in their district. According to court documents, a man later identified as Benjamin Smith confronted the demonstrators and demanded they leave. He'd been stabbed to death. However, the agency never indicated that anyone was arrested in connection with the shooting. Status: Karen Friedstrom's death was ruled a homicide and Justin Friedstrom's death was ruled a suicide. Multiple people were shot last year on the same corner Aaron was found dead. Harris was found shot under Northeast Cesar E Chavez Boulevard near Halsey Street on March 16, and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Showers return for the valley, mountains see more snow, Marshals arrest man for his alleged role in July 2022 homicide at MAX platform, March outlook shows cold weather likely to continue for next couple of weeks, a deadly stabbing at an apartment building on Dec. 10, 2 killed in shooting in NE Portland's Argay Terrace neighborhood, 3 people killed, 2 injured in Portland shootings to start 2022, 'I do want justice for my brother': Sister of man shot and killed in North Portland pleads for answers, Man killed after shooting in Northeast Portland. Officials announced a recent investment of over $1 million to Multnomah Countys behavioral health department last month. Of the 10 neighborhoods citywide with the most total shootings, seven are entirely or partially east of 82nd Avenue. Half of all Portland shootings since 2019 occurred east of 82nd Avenue, and the majority of those that did not occurred in North and inner Northeast Portland. Police said Rey Kevin Arras-Rios, 28, was shot and killed in the Parkrose neighborhood of North Portland on Feb. 27. Credit: Family of Gabrielle Lynn Dozhier, via PPB. Police found Jenkins with a gunshot wound and tried to provide first aid until paramedics arrived. Status:On the same night as the shooting, officers responded to a nearby crash scene where they arrested 43-year-old Barbara Marie Michelle in connection with the shooting. Although the details of the encounter were not immediately clear, officers shot and wounded Clark-Johnson. He was charged with Logan's murder. Andre Foster and his nephew, Quayan Foster, died. Oregon State University women's basketball player Bendu Yeaney identified Dunbar as her brother. RELATED: Both victims of Sept. 30 deadly stabbings in Old Town identified. His family provided this photo to Portland police. There are videos on social media showing someone opening fire with a handgun, though police have yet to put out any information regarding potential suspects. Beaver was declared dead when police arrived, and the man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. It can also mean residents have less time than their wealthy counterparts to get involved in their neighborhoods. RELATED: Portland police shoot, kill person near Southwest Portland condo complex. On Feb. 26 at around 7:15 p.m., officers found 38-year-old Jacob T. Dreyer of Vancouver dead after they responded to reports of a shooting in a parking garage at Northeast 2nd Avenue and Holladay Street in the Lloyd District. Corey Eady, 44, was shot and killed February 5. Shootings had been on a steady decline in Portland over the last few decades, Renauer said, but burst back onto the scene last year. Officers responded just after 8 p.m. on August 17 for reports of someone shot at East Burnside Street and Southeast 127th Avenue. The suspect left the area before officers arrived. Bentley was getting a ride in an Uber when they reached their destination near North Terry Street and North Interstate Avenue just before midnight on July 19. RELATED:Portland police see increase in solved homicide cases amid rising homicide numbers. Most all so far have died in shootings. PPB did not specify if anyone was arrested. They arrived to find 39-year-old Jonathan Dunbar dead at the scene. Shootings in Portland disproportionately affect communities of color. Initially reported as a suspicious death, an autopsy found that Harris died as a result of homicidal violence. Status: Homicide detectives later booked 36-year-old Andrew M. Morrow on a second-degree murder charge. It stretches from Interstate 205 to as far east as Northeast 148th Avenue, containing 102nd and 122nd avenues, Northeast Burnside, Glisan and Halsey streets, and Southeast Stark and Division streets. Among neighborhoods with at least 1,000 residents, Eliot, where Archuleta lives, had the third most shootings in Portland per capita in recent years. Status:Elijah Williams, 21, was arrested and faces murder and assault charges. "She was an executive at the Black Students' Union, and she really wanted to fight genuinely for racial equity, for more inclusion, for more diversity. As the year came to a close, the Portland Police Bureau Investigators have not indicated that there are any suspects in Gurtner's killing. On May 4, officers found Max Victor shot and killed inside an apartment on Southeast Division Street. Status:Keenan Harpole, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. Status:Portland police have released no information on potential suspects or leads in the case. Police responded to 1,294 shootings. Just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, Portland police officers responded to a report of someone shot near the intersection of NE Airport Way and NE Glenn Widing Drive in the Parkrose neighborhood. Jennifer Drain was shot near West Burnside and Northwest 6th Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. In 2022, PPB's homicide unit was called out to respond more than 120 times, Allen said. There have been 788 shootings in Portland as of July 31 this year, which is 67 more than last year and 415 more than in 2020 during the same time frame. A group of demonstrators was planning a rally and march protesting police violence beginning at Normandale Park in Northeast Portland. The case falls within the jurisdiction of airport police and there have been no updates since. Status: The suspect in the shooting, Kirk Clarence Mickels, was taken into custody later that same day and identified publicly on April 12. The An autopsy confirmed that his death was a homicide by gunshot wound. Brian Logan, 52, was shot and killed Nov. 13 in the Hazelwood neighborhood. Status: Portland police said that a person involved in the shooting remained at the scene and was cooperating with officers, though it hasn't been made clear any suspects are still being sought. Marshals, Vancouver Police Department and Southwest Regional SWAT. Status:The driver, identified as 40-year-old Frederick Deatric Moore, was arrested the next morning. Portland police responded for a welfare check just after 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, to Chapman Square Park at 210 Southwest Main Street. Just after 2 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, Portland police officers responded to a shooting near the intersection of Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Washington Street downtown. Gonzalez is using her seven-plus years in violence prevention counseling to put together a team of diverse people, some who have experienced gun violence first hand, to go into neighborhoods and provide counseling. He died at the hospital two days later. It remains under investigation. Example video title will go here for this video. RELATED: Suspect 'casually walked away' after fatally shooting woman at Eastbank Esplanade drum circle, court docs say. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Jeff Sharp at (503) 823-9773 or jeff.sharp@portlandoregon.gov. Police said Jenkins died at the hospital. The investigation is still ongoing, and police have not announced any suspects. The 82-year-old, later identified as Donald Pierce, died in the hospital less than a month later. Dante Hall was dead at the scene. Overall, shooting incidents in 2022 were up 48% from the past three years. He was taken to the hospital, but did not survive. Homicide detectives determined Karen Friedstrom's son, 47-year-old Justin Friedstrom, shot his mother then took his own life at her home in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland. Officers closed off multiple city blocks and conducted a search of the area, eventually detaining multiple people the next morning. The killing of June Knightly sent shockwaves through a city that has seen frequent protests, and raised fears of further violence June Knightly was shot and killed A medical examiner confirmed Hurst died as a result of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide. Uehara is believed to have shot Esah before turning the gun on himself. Initially charged with multiple counts of assault, he now faces second-degree murder and attempted murder charges. Mass shooting at Pittsburgh party leaves two dead April 17, 202201:29 Police said that at least 10 people were injured in the incident. Officers arrived to find 59-year-old Penelope Fagan dead at the scene. Detectives began a homicide investigation, and an autopsy later confirmed that Artiles died as a result of homicide by gunshot wound. Portland police responded to a reported shooting at East Burnside Street and Northeast 148th Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6. RELATED: Police identify victim in deadly Southeast Portland shooting. Just after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 6, Timothy was walking by the entrance to the Eastport Plaza shopping center on Southeast 82nd when a driver sped forward and hit him, leaving him dead at the scene. Status: Zachary Tyler Hackman, 22, was arrested by officers who were responding to an unrelated call. Status: On Dec. 1, police arrested 24-year-old Thomas N. Tibball near where the shooting happened. At the scene they found Woods shot to death. An autopsy confirmed that Davis had been stabbed to death. As the year came to a close, the Portland Police Bureau reported a total of 96 confirmed homicides throughout 2022. Status:Police arrested 25-year-old Wyatt Storm Belcher soon after the shooting. 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