Portland Police Bureau

08/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/20/2024 12:36

UPDATE: Man Killed in Buckman Neighborhood Shooting Identified (Photo)

August 20, 2024 11:17


The man killed in the Buckman Neighborhood shooting on August 18, 2024, has been identified as Donny M. Calabaza, 45. His family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Calabaza died of homicide by gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stephen Gandy at [email protected] 503 823-0449 or Detective Jeffery Pontius at [email protected] 503-823-0433. Please reference case number 24-209044.

Photo description: Portrait of Donny Calabaza

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***Original Message Below***

A man has been shot and killed in the Buckman neighborhood.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 10:11 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to the intersection of Southeast Washington Street and Southeast 9th Avenue on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a male victim who was deceased.

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 Stephen Gandy at [email protected] 503 823-0449 or Detective Jeffery Pontius at [email protected] 503-823-0433. Please reference case number 24-209044.

During the investigation, Southeast Washington Street will be closed between Southeast 8th Avenue and Southeast 10th Avenue. Additionally, Southeast 9th Avenue is closed between Southeast Stark Street and Southeast Alder 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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