In the early hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024, the life of Bruce Ozelle Glass, a 45-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short in Portland, Oregon. At approximately 4:10 a.m., officers from the North Precinct were dispatched to the 300 block of Northeast Weidler Street in the Lloyd Neighborhood following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr.
Glass deceased at the scene.
The initial investigation provided few immediate leads, as no suspect was located at the time. Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Detail and criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division promptly began an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Their efforts quickly led them to a person of interest.
Two days later, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, officers with the Portland Police Bureau arrested 54-year-old David L. Carter of Portland on unrelated drug and gun charges. As detectives delved deeper, they determined that Carter was allegedly involved in the homicide of Bruce Glass. By Wednesday, May 8, 2024, David L. Carter was formally charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He is currently lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Bruce O. Glass died from a gunshot wound and ruled his death a homicide. Following the arrest, Mr. Glass's family was notified. They have requested privacy during this difficult time.
