Alejandro Mondragon, a 44-year-old Hispanic man known for bringing blankets, food and firewood to people living on the streets, was shot and killed in Portland’s East Columbia neighborhood on April 12, 2024. The shooting occurred about 12:32 p.m. near North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Gertz Road. Officers who arrived found Mondragon deceased; the Medical Examiner and the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit ruled the death a homicide.

Family members have released a photograph and asked for privacy while grieving. No suspects have been publicly identified and there have been no arrests; the investigation remains active and the police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

If anyone saw activity near North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Gertz Road around midday on April 12, or knew Alejandro and can share information about his recent activities, please contact the Portland Police Bureau.