Portland Police Bureau
11/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2024 12:38
UPDATE: Death Investigation in Parkrose Neighborhood Continues, Identity Released (Photo)
November 01, 2024 11:20
The deceased man in the August 25th death investigation is identified as Vincent A. Buttafuoco, 49, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photograph for public release. They are requesting privacy.
The cause and manner of death are undetermined. This is still and open and active death investigation, and no additional information about the case is available for release. Anyone with information about the death of Vincent Buttafuoco is encouraged to contact Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] or (503) 823-9773.
Photo description: family photo of Vincent Buttafuoco in a maroon t-shirt in front of a train seen in the distance
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***Original Message Below***
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 12:58 a.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a call of a body found around the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street. Police arrived at the location and found a person who was deceased. Due to the state of remains, it is unknown if the person found was a man or a woman.
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Sharp at [email protected] (503) 823-9773 or Detective Tony Harris at [email protected] (503) 823-0441. Please reference case number 24-215258.
There are no traffic closures in the area, however, the railroad that runs adjacent to Northeast Fremont Street has been halted until the investigation is complete.
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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