The individual shot and killed in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood on March 18, 2025, has been identified as Junior Garza, 17, of Gresham. 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 Garza died of homicide by gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not spoken with police, is asked to please contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlando… 503-823-2092 or Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandorego… 503-823-2079 and reference case number 25-070043.
Photo description: Homicide victim Junior Garza
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Teen Killed in Shooting in East Portland
March 18, 2025
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:15 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the 3000 block of Southeast 136th Avenue on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite officers efforts to provide life-saving measures, the man died at the scene.
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please 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. Please reference case number 25-070043.
During the investigation, Southeast 136th Avenue will be closed between Southeast Division Street and Southeast Powell Boulevard.
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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