On the evening of September 11, 2020, Christopher M. Klein, a 30-year-old White/Caucasian man, was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle at East Burnside Street and 122nd Avenue in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Witnesses on scene attempted to render aid after Klein sustained multiple gunshot wounds, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the cause of death homicide by gunshot wounds.

Christopher, known as Chris, was born and raised in Portland and is remembered as a devoted father to his daughter Lailah, who family described as the pride and joy of his life. Friends and relatives recalled his fun, vibrant personality, quick mind and love of basketball; he is survived by his sister, brother, daughter and grandmother.

An arrest in the case occurred on January 18, 2023, when police took 38-year-old Colby D. Benson into custody; investigators say Benson knew Klein and had been with him the day of the shooting. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Benson leaving Klein’s residence, walking toward the car and firing multiple rounds into the vehicle. Does anyone who knew Chris or was in the Hazelwood area that night have information that could add to the timeline?