BREAKING: Authorities have identified the victim of a shocking homicide in Portland’s Alphabet District as 39-year-old Krystal Lynne Pendergraph. She was found dead from a gunshot wound in her vehicle on Saturday shortly after 5 p.m. This tragic incident marks the 36th homicide in Portland this year, a stark increase compared to 63 homicides at the same time last year.
Police responded to a welfare check on Pendergraph, discovering her lifeless body inside a car parked along Northwest Kearney Street, situated between 22nd and 23rd avenues. As the investigation unfolds, police have not made any arrests and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Residents are encouraged to contact the Portland Police Bureau with tips by emailing [email protected] or calling 503-823-0479, referencing case number 25-280342. The police are particularly interested in any details that could assist in solving this tragic case.
The increasing violence in Portland is raising alarms among community members, as this homicide contributes to a worrying trend. Authorities are working diligently to ensure public safety and bring justice to the victim’s family.
Stay tuned as this story develops. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent further tragedies.