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Portland Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Local Woman in Tragic Shooting Incident

Portland, Oregon — A tragic incident unfolded in northeast Portland when a woman was fatally shot in what the shooter described as an accidental discharge. The victim, remembered warmly by her community as a “beautiful person inside and out,” lost her life in a moment of carelessness that has left friends and family grappling with a senseless loss. The shooting occurred during the early hours of a quiet Sunday morning. Authorities were called to the …

$35 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Portland Hospital for Security Guard’s Death Amid Allegations of Negligence and Unheeded Warnings

Portland, Ore. – The family of a security guard fatally shot at a Portland hospital has filed a $35 million lawsuit against the medical facility, alleging negligence that led to his death. The incident, which ended in a dramatic standoff and the shooter’s death by police in Gresham, has underscored the ongoing concerns about safety in healthcare settings. At the heart of the lawsuit is the claim that Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center did not …

Community Mourns Tragic Loss of Teenager in Portland Neighborhood Shooting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A tragic shooting in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood has claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy, authorities said. The Jefferson County coroner identified the victim as Titan Walker, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound in the 2900 block of Garfield Avenue on Monday, located just a few blocks from Atkinson Elementary School. Police reported that upon arriving at the scene of the shooting, they discovered Walker alongside a woman who had also been …

Portland Dispensary Employee Arrested in Connection with Deadly October Shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Gresham man was taken into custody after surrendering to police in connection with a double homicide at a Portland cannabis dispensary earlier this month. The suspect, 34-year-old Jason Steiner, now faces charges including two counts of second-degree murder following the fatal shooting on Oct. 3. The incident occurred at the La Mota dispensary in the St. John’s area of Portland, when, according to police reports, three individuals attempted to rob the …

Tragic Morning in Portland: One Fatality and Two Women Injured in Louisville Neighborhood Shooting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A violent incident unfolded in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood Monday morning, resulting in one man’s death and injuries to two women. The Louisville Metro Police Department reported the shooting occurred just past 11 a.m. on Garfield Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene to discover a deceased male and a wounded woman who, according to medical personnel, is expected to survive her injuries. An additional woman was found to have minor injuries, although it …

Tragic Shooting in Southeast Portland Leaves One Dead, Gunman on the Loose

Portland, Oregon – A deadly shooting in Southeast Portland has claimed the life of one individual, sparking an intense police search for the suspect who remains at large. The incident unfolded late Saturday night and has left the local community in a state of shock, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities were called to the scene around …

Portland Man Confesses to Tragic Double Homicide Over Mistaken Identity, Authorities Say

Portland, Oregon – In a chilling court session, a Portland man confessed to the unintended killing of two individuals, a case of mistaken identity that led to a tragic double homicide. The defendant, Samuel Lundquist, 30, admitted his guilt in an emotional declaration before a Multnomah County judge, accepting responsibility for the lives lost due to his grave error. Lundquist, who was reportedly involved in narcotics distribution, claimed that he had mistaken the victims for …

Surge in Heat-Related Deaths Triggers Investigation and Emergency Measures in Portland Area

Portland, OR — Officials in Multnomah County are investigating several deaths potentially linked to a protracted heatwave that struck the Portland area, claiming multiple lives as temperatures soared past 100 degrees. In total, eight suspected heat-related fatalities are under scrutiny in Oregon, with incidents reported in Multnomah, Washington, and Coos Counties. The local medical examiner has confirmed the heat as a likely factor in six of these cases, highlighting the dangers extreme weather poses to …

Portland Murder Suspect Jesse Calhoun Indicted for Killing Multiple Women

Portland, Oregon – A man has been indicted on murder charges in connection with the deaths of multiple women in the Portland area. Five women were found dead under suspicious circumstances in or near Portland in 2023, and now Jesse Calhoun is facing charges for the murder of three of them. The indictment comes after an extensive investigation into the deaths of the women, whose bodies were discovered in disturbing circumstances. Calhoun’s alleged involvement in …

Portland Man Jesse Calhoun Charged with Murder of Three Women Found Dead

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a tragic turn of events, five women were found dead under suspicious circumstances in or near Portland in 2023. Jesse Calhoun now faces murder charges in connection with three of these deaths, as announced by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office on Friday morning. A grand jury indicted Calhoun on Thursday on three counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree abuse of a corpse related to the deaths of …