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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for the Murder of Joshua Manahan

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A suspect has been arrested related to the April murder of Joshua Manahan.
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On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers from the East Precinct located and arrested Rodney Marcus Arreguin, 42, of Portland. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Robbery in the First Degree.

Mr. Manahan’s family has been notified of the arrest.

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Man Killed in Shooting Downtown Identified

The man killed in a shooting that occurred on April 27, 2025, has been identified as Joshua Manahan, 44, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but provided the attached photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Manahan died of homicide by gunshot wound.

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One Deceased Following Shooting in Downtown Portland

One person is deceased following a shooting in Downtown Portland.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of South Harbor Drive and South Harrison Street in Downtown Portland. When they arrived, officers located an adult male who had been shot. The individual was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The suspect or suspects fled the scene. 

On Monday, April 28, 2025, detectives learned the victim died. The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit is now investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brent Christensen at Brent.Christensen@police.portlandoregon.gov or Detective Samantha Cater at Samantha.Cater@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-109370.

The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death and next of kin has been notified.

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