The victim in the Centennial Neighborhood shooting on Monday, March 17, 2025, has been identified as Brianne Pardue, 45, of Portland. Her family has been notified of her death. They are asking for privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Pardue died of homicide by gunshot wound.
No further information will be released at this time.
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UPDATE: Suspect in Centennial Neighborhood Shooting Arrested
A man has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting in the Centennial Neighborhood on Monday, March 17, 2025.
The suspect is identified as 35-year-old Joshua Thielbar. He was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center and lodged on the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Firearm, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not spoken with police, is asked to contact Detective Jeffery Pontius at Jeffery.Pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0433 or Detective Stephen Gandy at Stephen.Gandy@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0449 and reference case number 25-68221.
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Woman Deceased Following Shooting in Centennial Neighborhood
On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 14000 block of Southeast Harrison Street. When they arrived, officers found a woman deceased.
Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Jeffery Pontius at Jeffery.Pontius@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0433 or Detective Stephen Gandy at Stephen.Gandy@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0449 and reference case number 25-68221.
The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene.
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