UPDATE: A woman was discovered dead in a parked car in Northwest Portland on October 14, 2023, in what authorities believe to be a shooting incident. The Portland Police responded to calls for a welfare check shortly after 5 p.m., leading to the grim discovery along Kearney Street between 22nd and 23rd avenues.
Homicide detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, but as of now, no arrests have been made. Police have not released further information regarding the victim or possible suspects. The area around Kearney Street is currently closed between 21st Avenue and 23rd Avenue as investigators conduct their inquiries.
This tragic incident marks a potential turning point in Portland‘s crime statistics. If confirmed as a homicide, this would be the city’s 35th homicide of the year, a stark contrast to the 63 homicides reported at the same time last year.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to step forward. Tips can be directed to [email protected] or by calling 503-823-0479, referencing case number 25-280342.
The community is left reeling from this distressing event, as police continue their investigation. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more details emerge.