UPDATE: PPB Needs Public's Help Locating Person of Interest in Homicide (Photo)

December 03, 2024 14:24

The Portland Police Bureau needs the public's help in locating a person of interest in the shooting death of Lorenzo Miranda on August 19, 2024, in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.
PPB is releasing two photos of the person of interest riding a bicycle.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2092 or Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2079 and reference case number 24-209869.

Photo description: Person of interest riding a bicycle
Photo description: Person of interest riding a bicycle

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***Original Messages Below***

The man killed in a shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood on August 19, 2024, has been identified as Lorenzo U. Miranda, 50. 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 Miranda died of homicide by gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2092 or Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2079 and reference case number 24-209869.

Photo description: Portrait of Lorenzo Miranda

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***Original Message Below***

One person is deceased following a shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.

On Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 12000 block of Southeast Division Street. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who had been seriously injured. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but unfortunately the man died at the scene.

The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit has responded to the scene to investigate.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2092 or Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2079 and reference case number 24-209869.

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