Sammie Lee West III was 19 when he was shot and killed in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.

Public details about the circumstances of the shooting are limited. The Portland Police Bureau has not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests, and the investigation remains open as authorities seek information. Friends, family, and the community continue to seek answers about what happened to Sammie West.

If anyone has information about Sammie Lee West III’s death, please contact the Portland Police Bureau or the investigators handling the case.