A 31-year-old man, Wade A. Langford of Gresham, was found dead of a gunshot wound in a Buckman neighborhood parking lot late on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Officers responded to a welfare check about 9:40 p.m. near Southeast Water Avenue and pronounced Langford dead at the scene; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound.

Investigators say the suspect or suspects fled before officers arrived, and the Portland Police Homicide Unit cordoned off Southeast Water Avenue between Southeast Salmon and Southeast Madison to process the scene. No arrests have been announced and detectives have asked the public for information. The family has requested privacy and released a photo of Langford.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has relevant details, please contact the Portland Police Homicide Unit.