Eric Ines Fernandez, a 48-year-old man, was shot and killed inside a home in Southeast Portland in the early morning hours of Monday, October 5, 2026. In the days following his death, his family requested privacy to grieve their profound loss. They shared a photograph of Eric with the public, a picture of a man in a shirt and tie, in the hope that it might aid investigators in finding who was responsible for his death.
The shooting occurred in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, a
primarily residential area in outer Southeast Portland. At approximately 1:20 a.m., the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications dispatched officers from the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct to the area of Southeast 92nd Avenue and Southeast Clinton Street after receiving a report of a shooting. Police vehicles quickly converged on the scene, blocking off streets around the residence as the investigation commenced in the darkness.
Upon entering the home in the 9200 block of SE Clinton Street, officers discovered a tragic scene. They found Eric Ines Fernandez deceased inside. A second victim, an adult woman, was also found suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening. The suspect, or suspects, had already fled the scene before police arrived.
Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit were called to take over the investigation. Throughout the night and into the following day, investigators worked to process the crime scene. Photos from the scene showed officers retrieving investigation tools from their vehicles and beginning the meticulous work of documenting the evidence inside the home. A police presence remained at the residence well into the afternoon as the initial phase of the homicide investigation unfolded.
On October 13, police formally identified the victim as Eric Ines Fernandez. The Oregon State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and officially ruled his death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. Authorities have not released details about what may have led up to the shooting, a possible motive, or the relationship between the two victims found inside the home. No information about potential suspects has been made public.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood where the shooting took place is one of Portland's largest and most diverse communities. While it is home to many families and parks, it has also contended with issues of crime and safety, a concern shared by residents across the city. The violent death of Eric Ines Fernandez added to the community's sense of loss and unease.
As of the latest reports in October 2026, the investigation into Eric Ines Fernandez's murder remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made, and police have not named any persons of interest. The case is one of many unsolved homicides that detectives continue to work on, relying on forensic evidence and public cooperation to move forward.
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help to solve this case. They urge anyone with information about the shooting, no matter how minor it might seem, to come forward and speak with them. The Portland Police Bureau has requested that tips be sent via email to [email protected]. Anyone providing information should reference Case No. 26-290364.
