Aaron K. Beasley, a 33-year-old White/Caucasian man, was shot just before midnight on March 17, 2024, near Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street in downtown Portland. Central Precinct officers arrived about 11:46 p.m.; first aid was provided on scene and Beasley was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot. His death was recorded as Portland’s 18th homicide of 2024 and his family asked for privacy.

Portland Police Homicide detectives investigated for weeks with no immediate arrest. On May 7, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 33-year-old Alexander J. Lewis in Gresham in connection with the shooting. Lewis was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center and faces charges including second-degree murder, unlawful use of a firearm, and felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities have not released a motive or said whether Beasley and Lewis knew each other; Lewis entered a not guilty plea.

Anyone who knows Aaron Beasley or has information about the shooting that has not yet been shared with detectives is asked to come forward.