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.
Responding to reports of a shooting, Portland police officers arrived at the scene to find Lorton deceased. The Medical Examiner later confirmed that the cause of his death was a gunshot wound and officially ruled it a homicide. In the wake of this violence, a community was left to mourn the loss of a young man described as loving, expressive, and protective of his family.
As of the latest reports, the investigation into Keanu Lorton's death is ongoing. The Portland Police Bureau has not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting and has not publicly identified any suspects. Homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and have appealed to the public for any information that might help them solve the case. They have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the designated detectives, referencing case number 23-176254.
