On January 19, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The incident took place at approximately 8 p.m. outside a motel located at 7707 S.E. 82nd Avenue near Flavel Street. Officers from the Portland Police Bureau responded to reports of a shooting and found 25-year-old Rametheus Clenese Hill of Fairview dead in the parking lot due to a gunshot wound.
Hill's family was notified of his death, and they have requested privacy during this
time. The Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit was involved in the investigation, but initially, no arrests were made, and no information about suspects was released.
The investigation continued, and on April 17, 2024, it was announced that a suspect had been arrested and was facing murder and bias crime charges related to Hill's death. A grand jury determined that the suspect had allegedly attacked Hill, leading to the fatal outcome.
The case highlights concerns about the security measures at the motel where the incident occurred. Questions have been raised about whether the property owner or manager was aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting, if there were any security personnel present, and whether adequate security protocols were in place to protect guests and visitors.
The Portland Police Bureau is still seeking information from the public and has provided contact details for Detectives Brian Sims and Meghan Burkeen for anyone with information about the case.
