The man killed during a shooting incident in the Piedmont Neighborhood on March 3, 2025, has been identified as Brandon J. Sotelo, 29, 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 Sotelo died of homicide by gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Detective Tony Harris at Tony.Harris@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0441 or Detective Sean Macomber at Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404 and reference case number 25-056347.
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***Original Message Below***
On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:09 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to the 8100 block of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim who was suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died. 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 Tony Harris at Tony.Harris@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0441 or Detective Sean Macomber at Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0404. Please reference case number 25-056347.
During the investigation, Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed between Northeast Columbia Boulevard and Northeast McClelland 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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