Victor H. Leon, 43, of Portland was found fatally shot in the Hazelwood neighborhood in the pre-dawn hours. Officers discovered him around 4:07 a.m. near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Pine Street; medical personnel attempted aid but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.

The shooting drew a substantial police response. Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit worked the scene while Southeast 122nd Avenue was closed between East Burnside Street and Southeast Ash Street for evidence collection. Police notified Leon’s family and asked for privacy.

Publicly released information does not describe what led up to the shooting, whether Leon was specifically targeted, or whether eyewitnesses provided a clear account. No arrest or suspect has been announced and no charges or court proceedings were reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact Portland homicide detectives and reference the bureau’s case number.