UPDATE: Victim in Downtown Shooting Identified (PHOTOS) (Photo)

October 13, 2023 15:45

The victim in the October 11, 2023 homicide at Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest Alder Street in Downtown Portland is identified as Ryan Martin,47, of Southwest Washington. His family has been notified of his death and they are asking for privacy.

The Medical Examiner determined he died of homicide by gunshot.

If anyone has information about this case, and has not already talked to police, please contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0781, or Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0395. Please reference case number 23-267039.

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The suspect detained after the downtown shooting Wednesday is facing murder and other charges. Geoffrey E. Hammond, 46, of Portland, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (2 counts).

The victim who died will be identified after family is notified and the cause and manner of death is confirmed by the Medical Examiner. The case remains under investigation and no additional information is being released at this time.

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***Original Message Below***

One person died and another was injured in a Downtown Portland shooting, while one person has been detained.

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:34p.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest Alder Street. The Central Bike Squad, and Central Entertainment Detail, and Public Safety Support Specialists also responded to assist.

When officers arrived they found two victims. They began lifesaving measures on the victims until Portland Fire & Rescue arrived to provide advanced care. One patient died at the scene. The other was transported to the hospital by AMR ambulance with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening. Both victims are believed to be adult males.

One person has been detained by police. No suspects are currently being sought.

Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit and Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division are responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Southwest 10th Avenue is closed between Southwest Washington Street and Southwest Morrison Street. Southwest Alder Street is closed between Southwest 9th Avenue and Southwest 11th Avenue.

If anyone has information about this case, and has not already talked to police, please contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0781, or Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0395. Please reference case number 23-267039.

Additional information will be released as appropriate.

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