Portland Police Bureau

09/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2024 09:34

UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection to July Homicide (Photo)

September 12, 2024 08:18


The suspect in the homicide of Aaron McInnis on July 14, 2024, has been arrested.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Arvoni A. Hayes, 23, of Portland, on an outstanding murder warrant. The warrant stemmed from a Grand Jury indictment of Hayes. He was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center and lodged on the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public.

McInnis' family has been notified of the arrest.

Anyone with information about the case, who has not spoken to investigators, is asked to contact Detective Shaye Samora at [email protected] 503-823-0768 or Detective Mike Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 and reference case number 24-175937.

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***Original messages below***

The man killed in a shooting in the Rose City Park Neighborhood on July 14, 2024, has been identified as 30-year-old Aaron McInnis. His family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photograph for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined McInnis died of homicide by gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information about the case, who has not spoken to investigators, is asked to contact Detective Shaye Samora at [email protected] 503-823-0768 or Detective Mike Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991 and reference case number 24-175937.

Photo description: Portrait of Aaron McInnis

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###Original Messages Below###

There has been a change to the listed investigators for this incident. If anyone has information about this, they are asked to please contact Detective Shaye Samora at [email protected] 503-823-0768 or Detective Mike Schmerber at [email protected] 503-823-0991. Please reference case number 24-175937.

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###Original Message Below###

A man has been shot and killed in the Rose City Park neighborhood.

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., officers from the North Precinct, East Precinct, and the Focused Intervention Team responded to the intersection of Northeast 55th Avenue and Northeast Hassalo Street on reports of a shooting. Prior to officers arriving at the location, it was reported that a person was shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim who was suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been detained.

Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives are responding to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Sean Macomber at [email protected] 503-823-0404 or Detective Tony Harris at [email protected] 503-823-0441. Please reference case number 24-175937.

During the investigation, Northeast Hassalo Street will be closed between Northeast 55th Avenue and Northeast 57th Avenue. Additionally, Northeast 55th Avenue will be closed between Northeast Hassalo Street and Northeast Irving Street.

The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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