The man killed in a shooting on Monday, March 3, 2025, on North Williams Avenue, has been identified as Cedrell Washington, 32, of Portland. 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 Washington died of homicide by gunshot wound.
If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective J.D. McGuire at jeff.mcguire@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2081 or Detective Brent Christensen at brent.christensen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2087. Please reference case number 25-056354.
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Man Deceased After Shooting in North Portland
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A man has been shot and killed in the Boise neighborhood.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:28 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to the 3400 block of North Williams Avenue on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim who died at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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 J.D. McGuire at jeff.mcguire@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2081 or Detective Brent Christensen at brent.christensen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2087. Please reference case number 25-056354.
During the investigation, North Williams Avenue will be closed between North Cook Street and North Fremont Street.
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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