Portland Police Bureau
08/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2024 13:10
UPDATE: Woman Killed in Hazelwood Neighborhood Shooting Identified (Photo)
August 19, 2024 11:53
The woman killed in a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on August 18, 2024, has been identified as Melody A. Rooks, 33. Her family has been notified of her death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Rooks died of homicide by gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Brian Sims at [email protected] 503-823-2079 or Detective Meghan Burkeen at [email protected] 503-823-2092 and reference case number 24-208252.
Photo description: Portrait of Melody Rooks
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***Original Message Below***
A woman has been shot and killed in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 2:42 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the intersection of Northeast 104th Avenue and Northeast Wasco Street on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived at the location, they found a female 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 Brian Sims at [email protected] or 503-823-2079, or Detective Meghan Burkeen at [email protected] or 503-823-2092. Please reference case number 24-208252.
During the investigation, Northeast Wasco Street will be closed between Northeast 102nd Avenue and Northeast 106th Avenue.
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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