On May 21, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in the Hazelwood Neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The incident took place in the parking lot of the 130th Stark Street Mall, where officers from the Portland Police Bureau East Precinct responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 1:23 a.m..
Upon arrival, officers found a man, later identified as Kelly D. Ankeny Jr., 39, of Portland, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the officers providing trauma first aid, Ankeny was transported to a local hospital by AMR paramedics, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation was conducted by the PPB Homicide Unit, with the area around the 13000 block of SE Stark Street being closed off until well after sunrise. Evidence markers were used to identify the locations of spent bullet shell casings in the parking lot.
On May 31, 2024, ten days after the shooting, the Portland Police officially identified the victim as Kelly D. Ankeny Jr. The Medical Examiner confirmed that Ankeny died from homicide by gunshot wounds.
As of the current reports, there is no information provided about the identity or apprehension of the suspect or suspects involved in Ankeny's death. The case remains under investigation by the PPB Homicide Unit, with detectives seeking any additional information from the public.
