In the early hours of a Sunday morning, the life of Laddie Raymond Calhoon, a 29-year-old Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in the Hollywood neighborhood of Northeast Portland. On February 18, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Portland Police Bureau officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of North Halsey Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr.
Calhoon deceased at the scene.
The subsequent investigation, led by homicide detectives, soon confirmed the nature of the violent incident. The medical examiner determined that Laddie Calhoon's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. In the days following the shooting, the Portland Police Bureau publicly identified Calhoon as the victim and released a photograph provided by his grieving family, who requested privacy during their time of immense loss. His death marked the 14th homicide in the city of Portland for the year.
As of now, the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The Portland Police Bureau has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the detectives assigned to the investigation, Jeff Sharp and Tony Harris. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation, leaving a community in search of answers and a family mourning the sudden and violent loss of a young man.
