In the quiet neighborhood of Argay Terrace in Portland, Oregon, the evening of October 27, 2025, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. When Portland Police Bureau officers from the North Precinct responded to reports of a shooting in the 4500 block of Northeast 125th Place at 5:36 p.m., they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Derrik M.
Rice, a 39-year-old White / Caucasian male.
Emergency responders performed life-saving measures at the scene before rushing Rice to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The Medical Examiner later determined that Derrik Rice's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. His family was notified of the tragic loss and provided a photograph of him for public release in the hopes of aiding the investigation.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the suspect or suspects had already fled the scene, and no immediate arrests were made. The Portland Police Detective Division's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. Investigators closed off Northeast 125th Place between Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast Prescott Drive to process the crime scene and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and any available surveillance footage.
The police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting of Derrik Rice to come forward and contact them. They have provided a specific case number, 25-295320, for any tips related to the ongoing investigation.
