In the late hours of July 6, 2024, the life of 25-year-old Donte Eugene Mathis was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred at 11:48 p.m. in the parking lot of a motel located in the 3600 block of Northeast 82nd Avenue in the Madison South neighborhood. When East Precinct officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Mathis deceased from a gunshot wound.
The medical examiner later confirmed that his death was a homicide.
Authorities have determined that the suspect, or suspects, fled the scene before the police were alerted, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Portland Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the young man.
In the wake of this violence, Donte Eugene Mathis's family has requested privacy as they grieve their loss. The Portland Police Bureau has reached out to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Detectives are seeking to piece together the events of that night and are encouraging potential witnesses to contact them. The investigation remains ongoing as the community mourns and awaits answers.
