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Keanu Michael Nunu Lorton

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the life of 19-year-old Keanu Michael Nunu Lorton, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting. Known affectionately as "Nunu" to his family and friends, Lorton was a resident of Portland, Oregon. The incident that claimed his life unfolded in the Portsmouth Neighborhood of North Portland, a place he called home.

The shooting occurred at approximately 2:38 a.m. in the 8400 block of North Exeter Avenue. ...Read More
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  • oregonlive: 19-year-old killed in N. Portland identified as recent Roosevelt grad
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    Victim Details

    Keanu Michael Nunu Lorton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portland

    OR

    2023-07-05

    19

    Keanu

    Michael Nunu Lorton

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following Nunu's case, and something that's been on my mind is the location of the shootin... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the location where Keanu was found. The Portsmouth neighborhood isn't us... ...Read More
    09/02/2024
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