The woman killed in a shooting in the East Columbia Neighborhood on March 4, 2025, has been identified as 31-year-old Shaud'e Leigh Hutchison. Her family has been notified of her death. They provided the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Hutchison died of homicide by gunshot wound.
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Suspect Arrested Following Homicide in East Columbia Neighborhood
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On March 4, 2025, Portland Police arrested Aaron Rene Garza, 42, of Portland. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree.
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Female Deceased After Shooting in East Columbia Neighborhood
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A female has been shot and killed in the East Columbia Neighborhood.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:15 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to Northeast Gertz Road and North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a female victim who was deceased.
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this case and has not spoken to police, please contact Detective Shaye Samora at Shaye.Samora@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0768 or Detective Michael Schmerber Michael.Schmerber@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0991 and reference case number 25-56758.
During the investigation, Northeast Gertz Road will be closed.
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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