Victim killed in shooting in Buckman district identified (photo)

July 11, 2024 17:01

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The victim of the July 7 homicide in the Buckman neighborhood has been identified as Walter E. Mulberry, 49, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. They requested privacy but provided the attached photo of him.

The medical examiner concluded that he died from a gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation revealed that Mulberry was working as a security guard at the time of the shooting.

This remains an open and active homicide investigation and investigators would like to speak to anyone who has information but has not yet been interviewed by police. The lead investigators are Detective Jeff Pontius ([email protected], 503-823-0433) and Detective Steve Gandy ([email protected], 503-823-0449). Please reference case number 24-168326.

Image caption: Photo by Walter Mulberry

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A man is dead and a teenager injured after dozens of shots were fired in the Buckman neighborhood.

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 1:11 a.m., officers from the Central Precinct, Entertainment Detail, and Central Bike Squad were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Southeast 9th Avenue. When they arrived, they found two injured people. Both were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Despite life-saving efforts by hospital staff, one of the patients, an adult male, died. The second victim, a 17-year-old male, is expected to survive his injuries.

Officers also found evidence that dozens of shots were fired and numerous parked cars and other objects were struck by bullets. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect(s) fired from a moving vehicle at a group on the sidewalk. The suspect(s) left the scene before police were called and no immediate arrests were made.

During the investigation, officers closed several blocks around Southeast 9th Avenue and Southeast Ankeny Street.

The Portland Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting. Investigators believe numerous people left the scene before police arrived and prepared the scene. If anyone was there or has information and was not interviewed by police, please contact Detective Jeff Pontius at [email protected], 503-823-0433, or Detective Steve Gandy at [email protected], 503-823-0449 and reference case number 24-168326.

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