On the night of December 1, 2023, a shooting in Portland’s Centennial Neighborhood killed 41-year-old Michael McFadden. The incident happened near Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Taggart Street at about 10:25 p.m. Officers from the East Precinct and the Focused Intervention Team found McFadden injured; he was taken to a hospital and later died. An autopsy by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide from a gunshot wound.

Investigators said they did not believe the shooting was random and indicated there was no ongoing public risk tied to this incident. A search warrant executed on April 22, 2024, at a residence on Southeast 145th Avenue led to the arrest of 48-year-old Donald L. Burgett II of Portland. Burgett was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center and is charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The family was notified of the arrest.

If anyone knew Michael McFadden or has information about the events that night, please share what you know with investigators.