UPDATE: Man Killed in Hazelwood Neighborhood Shooting Identified (Photo)

May 31, 2024 12:46

The man killed in a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on May 21 has been identified as Kelly D. Ankeny Jr., 39, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Ankeny died of homicide by gunshot wounds.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, who has not talked with investigators, is asked to contact Detective Eric McDaniel at Eric.McDaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833 or Detective Sean Macomber at Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404. Please reference case number 24-124522.

Photo description: Portrait of Kelly Ankeny Jr.

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***Original Message Below***

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:23 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to a shooting call in the 13000 block of Southeast Stark Street. When officers arrived, they found a man who was suffering from a gunshot wounds. Officers at the scene provided trauma first aid until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died.

The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Eric McDaniel at Eric.McDaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833 or Detective Sean Macomber at Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404. Please reference case number 24-124522.

During the investigation, Southeast 130th Avenue will be closed from Southeast Stark Street to Southeast Alder Street.

The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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