UPDATE: Victim of Fatal Shooting in Downtown Portland Identified (Photo)

September 20, 2024 10:13

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The individual killed in a shooting in Downtown Portland on September 4, 2024, has been identified as Malik Wilkerson, 21, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. The family has requested privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Wilkerson died of homicide by gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about this case, who has not yet spoken with investigators, is asked to contact Detective Eric McDaniel at eric.mcdaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833 or Detective Rico Beniga at rico.beniga@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0457 and reference case number 24-224999.

Photo description: Portrait of Malik Wilkerson

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***Original Message Below ***

One person is deceased following a shooting in Downtown Portland.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 3:36 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street. When officers arrived, they learned that one person had been transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. Unfortunately, that person, a male, died at the hospital.

The suspect or suspects left the scene before police arrived and no arrests have been made.

The Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Eric McDaniel at eric.mcdaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833 or Detective Rico Beniga at rico.beniga@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0457 and reference case number 24-224999.

The victim will be identified after his identity has been confirmed by the medical examiner and family has had time to make notifications.

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