A young man was killed at a popular Portland viewpoint in the predawn hours of June 13, 2026. At about 3:29 a.m. police responded to reports of gunfire at Rocky Butte Park and found 20-year-old Alberto Ramos-Velazquez of Salem suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders attempted aid but he was pronounced dead; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound.

Homicide detectives from the Portland Police Bureau closed the park to process the scene and interview witnesses. Several people near the scene were briefly detained for questioning and later released. As of the days after the shooting, no suspects had been publicly identified and no arrests were reported. Authorities urged anyone who was at the park or who has information to come forward.

If anyone was at Rocky Butte Park that morning or knows something that could help the investigation, please share what you know with investigators.