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Melody Alexis Rooks

Case from Portland, OR dated Aug 18, 2024

Victim Details

Melody Alexis Rooks

Female

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

2024-08-18

33

Melody

Alexis Rooks

07/18/2026

Case Description

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Melody Alexis Rooks, a 33-year-old woman from Portland, Oregon, was fatally shot on August 18, 2024, in the Hazelwood Neighborhood of Portland. The incident occurred on the evening of August 18, and her death was confirmed by the Portland Police Bureau the following day.

Melody was identified by the authorities, and her family was notified of her death. Her family has requested privacy during this time but provided a photo of Melody for public release.

Melody was born in 1991 and h ...
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  • Portland Police: UPDATE: Woman Killed in Hazelwood Neighborhood Shooting Identified (Photo)
  • Melody Alexis Rooks, age 33 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else been following the lack of updates in Melody Rooks' case? It's so frustrating and de... ...Read More
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