On the night of December 1, 2023, a fatal shooting in Portland's Centennial Neighborhood claimed the life of 41-year-old Michael McFadden, a White/Caucasian male. The incident occurred near Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Taggart Street. At approximately 10:25 p.m., officers from the East Precinct and the Focused Intervention Team responded to reports of a shooting in the area.
Upon arrival, they discovered McFadden injured.
Emergency medical services were called to the scene, and McFadden was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the life-saving efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy conducted by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that McFadden's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. Investigators stated that they did not believe the shooting was a random act and assured the public that there was no ongoing risk related to this specific case.
For several months, the investigation into Michael McFadden's death continued. Then, on April 22, 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred in the case. Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit, with assistance from the Special Emergency Reaction Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Southeast 145th Avenue. This operation led to the arrest of a suspect, 48-year-old Donald L. Burgett II of Portland.
Following his arrest, Burgett was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. He is facing charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in connection with the death of Michael McFadden. The family of Michael McFadden was notified of the arrest.
