Portland Records Seventh Homicide of 2026 After Early-Morning Shooting in Centennial
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland notched up its seventh homicide of 2026 with the death of a shooting victim in the Centennial Neighborhood during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Homicide Detectives Have Made No Arrests At This Stage
Homicide detectives are investigating, and no arrests have been made at this stage.
The shooting occurred at 3.11 a.m. in the 14700 block of Southeast Stark Street. When East Precinct officers arrived on the scene, they found an injured adult male who died shortly after he was admitted to the hospital.
- May 24, 3:11 a.m. / Officers respond to Southeast Stark shooting.
- At scene / Adult male found injured; no suspects present.
- Hospital / Victim dies despite lifesaving efforts.
- Investigation / Homicide Unit closes Stark between 146th and 148th.
- Case 26-149773 / Police ask witnesses to call or submit tips.
There were no suspects at the scene.
The Portland Police Detective Division Homicide Unit immediately launched an investigation, and Southeast Stark Street was closed between Southeast 146th Avenue and Southeast 148th Avenue to safeguard the crime scene.
This is an ongoing, active investigation. Anyone with information should contact PPB at 503-823-0479 and reference case #26-149773.