Portland Police Bureau
09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 21:09
UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Shooting Identified, Suspect Arrested (Photo)
September 19, 2024 19:55
The woman killed in the shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, has been identified as LaToya M. Hill, 38, of Portland. Hill's family has been notified of her death. The family is requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Hill died of homicide by gunshot wound.
The suspect in this case, Kamari N. Gates, 18, of Portland, turned himself in at PPB's North Precinct and he was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant for murder. Gates was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center and lodged on the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not spoken with investigators, is asked to contact Detective Michael Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-237787.
Photo description: LaToya M. Hill
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***Original Messages Below***
The methodical search for the suspect in the Tuesday morning shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has concluded. The suspect was not located. The shelter-in-place order for residents living in the immediate area has been lifted.
The Portland Police Bureau would like to thank East Metro SWAT, as well as additional personnel from the Gresham Police Department and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, for conducting the search while PPB's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) was training out of the area. In addition, PPB would like to thank the community for its patience during the search.
PPB's Homicide Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-237787.
Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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***Original Messages Below***
The Portland Police Bureau regrets to inform the community that the victim of the Tuesday morning shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has died despite lifesaving measures by staff at the hospital.
The victim will be identified once the Medical Examiner has determined cause and manner of death and next of kin is notified.
East Metro SWAT remains on scene and continues to search the area.
Anyone with information about this incident, or the whereabouts of the suspect, is asked to contact Detective Michael Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-237787.
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*Original Message Below***
A search for a shooting suspect is underway in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 8:35 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5900 block of Southeast 136th Avenue in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood. When they arrived, officers located an adult female who had been wounded. She was transported to an area hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries.
With the Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) at training outside of the metro area, East Metro SWAT, comprised of personnel from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Gresham Police Department, responded to the scene to conduct a search for the shooting suspect. A shelter-in-place order has been issued to residents living in the immediate area.
PPB's Homicide Unit has responded to the scene to investigate. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 or Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] 503-823-9773 and reference case number 24-237787.
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