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The person killed in the homicide in Sellwood Riverwood Park is identified as Asher Ethan HK Mendes, 20, of Sherwood, Oregon. His family has been notified of his death and request privacy at this time. His family has provided the attached photo of him.
The Medical Examiner determined he died of homicide by gunshot.
Detectives still believe many people were in the area at the time of the shooting and left without speaking to officers. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Michael Schmerber at Michael.Schmerber@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0991 or Detective Shaye Samora at Shaye.Samora@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0768. Please reference case number 24-174011.
Photo description: Portrait of Asher Mendes
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***Original Message Below***
A male is deceased after a shooting in Sellwood Riverfront Park.
On Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:16 p.m., Portland Police Officers from Central Precinct responded to a report of someone shot in the park. When they arrived they found the victim deceased at the scene.
The suspect or suspects left the scene before police were called and no immediate arrests were made.
The Portland Police Homicide Unit is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Southeast Oaks Park Way is closed at Southeast Spokane Street.
Detectives believe many people were in the area at the time of the shooting and left without speaking to officers. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Mike Schmerber at Michael.Schmerber@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0991 or Detective Shaye Samora at Shaye.Samora@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0768. Please reference case number 24-174011.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
