On March 25, 2024, 18-year-old Jamirion Smith-Belhumeur was fatally shot in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred near the intersection of Northeast 93rd Avenue and Glisan, where police were called shortly before 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Jamirion shot and wounded, but he succumbed to his injuries before he could be taken to the hospital.
The shooting is believed to have been preceded by an altercation earlier in the day.
A neighbor reported that around 11 a.m., there was a group of about four people arguing in the neighborhood, which may have been related to the later shooting. However, the exact circumstances and motivations behind the shooting have not been disclosed by the police.
The Portland Police Bureau has identified Jamirion Smith-Belhumeur as the victim and notified his family. His family has requested privacy at this time but provided a photo for public release.
The police are seeking information from the public to help investigate the shooting. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Detectives Travis Law or Ryan Foote of the Portland Police Bureau.
Jamirion's death is part of a series of homicides in Portland in 2024, which have been tracked by local news outlets to highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.
