Suspect Wanted for Gresham Murder Fatally Shot During Portland Arrest Attempt; K9 Killed
In Southeast Portland, a suspect wanted for murder in Gresham was killed during an attempted arrest by U.S. Marshals and other agencies. A police K9 was also fatally shot during the incident, which occurred near Southeast 97th Avenue and Southeast…
Portland, OR, September 24, 2026 —
A man wanted for murder in Gresham died Tuesday in Southeast Portland during an attempted arrest by U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies. During the incident, a police K9 was also fatally shot.
The fatal encounter took place near the intersection of Southeast 97th Avenue and Southeast Oak Street. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was reportedly killed as authorities attempted to apprehend him.
Further details regarding the sequence of events leading to the suspect’s death and the shooting of the K9 were not immediately available. The involvement of “other agencies” alongside the U.S. Marshals was mentioned, but specific participating departments were not identified in the initial reports. The suspect had an active murder warrant out of Gresham, a city located east of Portland.
The circumstances surrounding the K9’s death are also part of the ongoing investigation. The canine was reportedly involved in the operation when it was fatally shot. The breed and agency affiliation of the K9 were not immediately provided.
Investigations into the officer-involved shooting are expected to follow standard protocols for such incidents. Information regarding the suspect’s alleged prior murder offense in Gresham was not detailed.
The specific timeline of events on Tuesday, including the exact time of the attempted arrest and the subsequent fatal shootings, has not been publicly disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff, Vince Ybarra on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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