In the early morning hours of July 30, 2026, the tranquility of Chinook Landing Marine Park in Fairview, Oregon, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Multiple calls to 911 just after 12:30 a.m. reported the shooting, prompting a swift response from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Upon their arrival at the park, located at 5201 Northeast 223rd Avenue, deputies discovered a chaotic scene and evidence of multiple shots having been fired.
A search of the area, conducted with the assistance of K9 units and drones from the Portland Police Bureau, led to the discovery of a deceased male.
The victim was later identified as 25-year-old Dontae Porter Jr. of Portland. His family was notified of the tragic loss, and the investigation into his death was launched by the East County Major Crimes Team, a collaborative effort involving the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the Gresham Police Department, the Port of Portland Police Department, the Oregon State Police, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. Investigators determined that the shooting occurred during a gathering at the park, though many of the attendees had fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The park was closed for several hours as authorities processed the scene for evidence.
As of early August 2026, the investigation into Dontae Porter Jr.'s death is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has stated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, referencing case number 26-34454. The case remains an active homicide investigation as law enforcement continues to piece together the events that led to the untimely death of the young Portland man. There have been no announcements of suspects, and consequently, no details regarding any potential charges, trials, or convictions have been released.
