Michael L. Hart, 49, known as Nomad, was fatally shot in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood on December 6, 2023. The shooting happened near Southeast Main Street and Southeast Water Avenue at about 1:48 p.m. Bystanders began CPR and EMS took over, but Hart died at the scene; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound.

Hart had been living in a tent in the area when the attack occurred. The person or persons who shot him fled before police arrived. Officers searched the vicinity and briefly detained one person, who was later released when cleared of involvement. No arrests have been announced and the Portland Police Homicide Unit is investigating and seeking information.

If anyone saw activity near Southeast Main and Water around 1:48 p.m. on December 6, 2023, or knew Michael Hart, please contact investigators with any details.