Portland Buckman shooting leaves one dead, investigation underway

A morning shooting in Portland's Buckman neighborhood left one person dead; police say the suspect(s) fled before officers arrived, with Southeast 12th Avenue closed for the investigation. No arrests have been reported, and investigators are seeking tips with case number 26-252563. If ruled a homicide, it would be the 22nd in 2026, though police note the city’s homicide rate remains down from last year.