On the evening of Sunday, July 9, 2023, the life of 26-year-old Tyrell W. Martin was tragically cut short in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Officers from the North Precinct were dispatched to the 8400 block of North Fessenden Street at 9:48 p.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a deceased male, later identified as Tyrell Martin.
The initial investigation at the scene did not lead to any immediate arrests, and no individuals were
detained in connection with the shooting. Homicide detectives from the Portland Police Bureau were called to the location to take over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Martin's death.
Following an autopsy, the medical examiner determined that Tyrell Martin's death was a homicide caused by gunshot wounds. His family was notified of the devastating loss and, while requesting privacy, provided photographs of him for public release. The investigation into his death remains active, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact the detectives assigned to the investigation. As of the latest available reports, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder of Tyrell Martin.
