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The victim in Wednesday's homicide in Southeast Portland is being identified.
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The victim is Colton A. Mincey, 35. His family has been notified of his death. They requested privacy but provided the attached photograph for public release.
The manner and cause of death was determined by the medical examiner to be homicide by gunshot wound.
This remains an open and active investigation. If anyone has information about this case and hasn't already talked to police, please e-mail homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0479 and please reference case number 26-250218.
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One Deceased on Eastbank Esplanade, Homicide Investigation Underway
One man is deceased on the Eastbank Esplanade near the Hawthorne Bridge following a possible shooting, and the Portland Police Homicide Unit is responding.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:56 p.m., a Portland Police Officer assigned to Central Precinct was on patrol on Southeast Madison Street near the Eastbank Esplanade when she was flagged down by witnesses who reported hearing what sounded like gunshots. The officer summoned cover units and located an adult male deceased on the multi-use path.
The suspect or suspects left the scene and no immediate arrests were made.
Detectives with the Portland Police Homicide Unit are responding to the scene to investigate the case. During the investigation, the Eastbank Esplanade is closed in the area.
If anyone has information about this case and hasn't already talked to police, please e-mail homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0479 and please reference case number 26-250218.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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