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Man Killed in Hazelwood Neighborhood Homicide Identified

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The man killed in the Hazelwood Neighborhood homicide on Sunday, March 9, 2025, is identified.
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The man killed in the Hazelwood Neighborhood homicide on Sunday, March 9, 2025, is identified as Kevin Rhinehart, 33, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death and is asking for privacy.

The Medical Examiner determined that he died of homicide by gunshot wound. The investigation is continuing and no further information is being released at this time.

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Man Deceased After Shooting in East Portland

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 7:03 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the 10500 block of East Burnside Street 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 Joseph Corona at joseph.corona@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0508 or Detective Jennifer Hertzler at jennifer.hertzler@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-1040. Please reference case number 25-061720.

During the investigation, the westbound lanes of East Burnside Street will be closed between Northeast 102nd Avenue and Northeast 108th Avenue.

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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