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Update: PPB Needs Public's Help Locating Suspect in July 2024 Homicide

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The Portland Police Bureau needs the public's help locating the suspect in a deadly shooting in July of 2024.
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On July 5, 2024, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Everett Street. When they arrived, they found Jose L. Galindo-Maldonado badly hurt. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Since that time, detectives have been investigating this case and they are now releasing a photo of the suspect in hopes that someone in the community recognizes the individual and provides information to police.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or knows his whereabouts, is asked to contact Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0395 or Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0781 and reference case number 24-167376.

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***Original Messages Below*** 

Homicide Victim Jose Luis Galindo Maldonado

The victim in the July 5th Old Town homicide is identified as Jose L. Galindo-Maldonado, 35. He has connections to Portland and Gresham. His family has been notified of his death and is asking for privacy, but provided the attached photograph for public release.

The medical examiner determined that Galindo-Maldonado died of homicide by gunshot wounds.

No arrests have been made.

This remains an open and active homicide investigation, and detectives are asking to hear from anyone with information who has not already spoken to police. Please contact primary investigator Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0395 or Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0781. Please reference case number 24-167376.

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***Original Message Below*** 

A man has died after a shooting in the Old Town Neighborhood.

On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:48p.m., officers from the Entertainment Detail heard shots fired from the area of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Everett Street. They immediately responded and located an adult male victim. They summoned EMS while providing trauma first aid. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment. After 2 hours of attempts to save his life by hospital staff, the man succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect or suspects left the scene before police arrived and were not immediately located. No suspect description is being released at this time.

The Portland Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Northwest 3rd Avenue is closed between Northwest Flanders Street and Northwest Davis Street. Northwest Everett Street is closed between Northwest 2nd Avenue and Northwest 4th Avenue.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0395 or Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0781. Please reference case number 24-167376. The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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